Scope of practice — what a dental hygienist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Tennessee Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Chattanooga

5 employers have 5 open dental hygienist roles in Chattanooga.

Aspen Dental1 open Cloudland Dental1 open Pacific Dental Services1 open PDS Health1 open Peak Family Dentistry1 open

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About This Role

A registered dental hygienist (RDH) performs cleanings, periodontal therapy, x-rays, and preventive care under a dentist's practice.

Dental practices across the Chattanooga area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Chattanooga, TN right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dental hygienist openings in Chattanooga, TN. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Chattanooga?

The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the Chattanooga area is $83,460 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in Tennessee. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Tennessee requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in Chattanooga?

The Chattanooga listings currently come from 5 employers, including Aspen Dental (1), Cloudland Dental (1), and Pacific Dental Services (1). 2 other employers have openings too.