Dental Hygienist Jobs in Knoxville, TN
3 live dental hygienist listings in Knoxville, TN from 2 employers — Heartland Dental has the most openings with 2.
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The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the Knoxville area.
Dental Hygienist Licensing in Tennessee
Dental hygienist practice in Tennessee is regulated by the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.
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
Dental hygienist scope & requirements in Tennessee →Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Knoxville
2 employers have 3 open dental hygienist roles in Knoxville, led by Heartland Dental with 2 openings.
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 Knoxville area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in Knoxville, TN right now?
As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 3 live dental hygienist openings in Knoxville, TN. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental hygienist earn in Knoxville?
The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the Knoxville area is $84,640 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 Knoxville?
The Knoxville listings currently come from 2 employers, including Heartland Dental (2) and University Physicians' Association (1).