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Morton Dental Group
Gallatin, Tennessee

Dental Hygienist - Gallatin, TN

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91,520 - $104,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Why You’ll Love This Role

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

A beautiful, technology-forward office with CBCT, digital scanners, intraoral cameras, lasers, and advanced digital workflows

  • A productive, schedule-focused environment where hygienists are supported operationally
  • No late nights or weekends
  • Strong support from Doctors, leadership, assistants, and front office teams
  • A culture where hygienists are respected, trusted, and empowered clinically
  • A compensation structure designed for high performers
  • Leadership that values professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and growth
  • A supportive, drama-free environment focused on collaboration and operational excellence
  • A workplace where your contribution directly impacts patient experience and office success
  • What You’ll Do
  • Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities
  • Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care according to clinical standards and company protocols
  • Perform thorough patient assessments, periodontal charting, and hygiene diagnosis
  • Identify opportunities for SRP and additional patient treatment needs appropriately
  • Educate patients on oral health, periodontal disease, preventive care, and treatment recommendations
  • Help patients understand the importance of treatment and long-term periodontal maintenance
  • Partner closely with Dentists during co-diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Take digital X-rays, CBCT scans, intraoral photos, and support diagnostic excellence
  • Maintain strong clinical documentation and accurate chart notes
  • Maintain consistency in patient care, diagnosis, and patient communication
  • Help patients feel calm, informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their appointments
  • Support productive scheduling while maintaining quality patient care and education
  • Maintain professionalism and composure during stressful or high-volume situation
  • Operational Responsibilities
  • Arrive prior to Morning Huddle prepared and ready to review the daily schedule and opportunities
  • Review patient charts and schedules thoroughly before appointments
  • Maintain schedule efficiency and minimize unnecessary downtime
  • Ensure operatories remain organized, clean, stocked, and procedure-ready
  • Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and all regulatory guidelines
  • Support office productivity and operational goals positively
  • Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities consistently
  • Communicate important patient information effectively with Dentists, assistants, and office leadership
  • Stay current on office systems, workflows, protocols, and clinical standards
  • Help reinforce patient recall and long-term periodontal maintenance consistency
  • Team & Culture Responsibilities
  • Contribute positively to office culture and team morale
  • Demonstrate professionalism, emotional intelligence, and accountability consistently
  • Communicate respectfully and effectively with patients, teammates, and leadership
  • Support operational efficiency and productive patient flow
  • Demonstrate adaptability, coachability, and a willingness to learn and grow
  • Operate proactively while supporting office goals and patient experience
  • Avoid gossip, negativity, or divisive workplace behavior
  • Support a collaborative, growth-focused team environment
  • Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a highly skilled, patient-focused hygienist who combines strong clinical ability with professionalism, emotional intelligence, operational awareness, and a genuine passion for patient care.

The ideal candidate

builds trust quickly with patients,

communicates clearly and confidently,

thrives in fast-paced environments,

values teamwork and accountability,

stays calm under pressure,

and takes pride in delivering exceptional clinical care and patient experiences.

Required Qualifications

  • Active TN RDH license
  • 1+ year of clinical hygiene experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of periodontal protocols and patient education
  • Confidence with periodontal charting, SRP identification, and co-diagnosis
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Reliable attendance and punctuality
  • Professional appearance and demeanor
  • Knowledge of infection control and sterilization protocols
  • Strong attention to detail and operational awareness

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with digital workflows, CBCT, intraoral scanners, and dental imaging technology
  • Experience with dental practice management software
  • Experience in high-volume or fast-paced dental offices
  • Strong patient education and treatment communication skills
  • Experience supporting treatment acceptance conversations

Compensation & Benefits

  • Highly competitive pay structure
  • Hygiene commission and production incentives
  • Supportive, growth-focused work environment
  • Modern technology and clinical support systems

Schedule

  • Current office hours:
  • Monday – Friday
  • 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Team members are expected to consistently arrive on time and prepared for Morning Huddle and daily operations.

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a modern, fast-paced, growth-focused environment where professionalism, teamwork, operational excellence, and patient care truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

We are not simply hiring hygienists — we are building a team of professionals committed to clinical excellence, accountability, teamwork, and exceptional patient experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care while partnering with dentists for co-diagnosis and treatment planning. Maintain clinical documentation, ensure operational efficiency, and provide patient education to support long-term oral health.

Requirements

Requires an active Tennessee Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license and at least one year of clinical hygiene experience. Candidates must demonstrate strong periodontal knowledge, proficiency with dental imaging technology, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental hygienePatient assessmentCBCT scanningIntraoral photographyOSHA complianceHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Hygienist - Gallatin, TN at MORTON DENTAL GROUP a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygiene — ranked against 1,748 active Dental Hygiene listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dental Hygiene Career Context

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$98k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
56% this job
CME allowance
38%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Dental Hygiene

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Gallatin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$411k
Typical market rent
$1,660/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Morton Dental Group

Medical Practices
Brentwood, Tennessee
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hygiene Commission and Production Incentives
Modern Technology
Supportive Environment