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Dental Hygienist Jobs in Tennessee

64 live dental hygienist listings in Tennessee from 40 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 16.

Open Positions64 live
Dr. Elijah Brown Family & Implant Dentistry logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dr. Elijah Brown Family & Implant Dentistry

Mount Juliet, TN~$83k–$100k/yr
360Care logo

Dental Hygienist Independent Practice

360Care

Johnson City, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA logo

Dental Hygienist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Fort Campbell, TN$50k–$66k/yr
Atkinson Family Dentistry logo

Dental Hygienist with experience as Hygienist and able to assist the Dentist

Atkinson Family Dentistry

Lynchburg, TN~$42k–$83k/yr
Morristown Pediatric Dentistry logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Morristown Pediatric Dentistry

Morristown, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies
Whitefield Dental logo

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) 1+ years experience required

Whitefield Dental

Hermitage, TN~$92k–$96k/yr
Dental Haven logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dental Haven

Franklin, TN~$83k–$100k/yr
Heartland Dental logo

Dental Hygienist

Heartland Dental

Farragut, TN~$79k–$102k/yr
True Dental logo

Dental Hygienist

True Dental

Hixson, TN~$79k–$89k/yr
Kendrick Dental Group at Concord Mills logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kendrick Dental Group at Concord Mills

Hermitage, TNAvg $83.57k–$108.48k
Pacific Dental Services logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Pacific Dental Services

Spring Hill, TN~$83k–$114k/yr
GEALON A. THOMAS, DDS, PLLC logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

GEALON A. THOMAS, DDS, PLLC

Seymour, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies
Memphis Dental Corporation logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Memphis Dental Corporation

Bartlett, TN~$73k–$79k/yr
Rocky Top Dentistry logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Rocky Top Dentistry

Rocky Top, TNAvg $83.57k–$108.48k
Lucas Hunley, PLLC logo

Certified Registered Dental Hygienist

Lucas Hunley, PLLC

Knoxville, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies
Fischer Family Dentistry logo

Hygienist

Fischer Family Dentistry

Hendersonville, TNAvg $83.57k–$108.48k
Periodontal & Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Periodontal & Implant Associates of Middle Tennessee

Nashville, TN~$92k–$106k/yr
River Valley Dentistry logo

Dental Hygienist

River Valley Dentistry

Chattanooga, TNAvg $83.57k–$108.48k
Kingsport Pediatric Dentistry logo

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kingsport Pediatric Dentistry

Kingsport, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies
Howard Dentistry logo

Dental Hygienist

Howard Dentistry

Hendersonville, TNPart-Time · Salary Varies

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Tennessee Jobs
64 open
Tennessee Salary
$80,380–$94,240
Hiring Cities
34 cities
Licensing

Dental Hygienist Requirements 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

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Salary data

Dental Hygienist Salary in Tennessee

Statewide Tennessee figures for dental hygienists.

Tennessee median
$84,640
BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), May 2025
Tennessee range
$80,380–$94,240
vs. national
-14%
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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in Tennessee

40 employers have 64 open dental hygienist roles in Tennessee, led by Pacific Dental Services with 16 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 64 live dental hygienist openings in Tennessee. They come from 40 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in Tennessee?

The Tennessee median for dental hygienists is $84,640 a year, -14% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1292), 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 Tennessee?

The Tennessee listings currently come from 40 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (16), Heartland Dental (8), and Morton Dental Group (2). 37 other employers have openings too.

05Which Tennessee cities have the most dental hygienists openings?

Across the Tennessee listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Nashville (8), Knoxville (5), Murfreesboro (5), Chattanooga (4), and Clarksville (4).