Registered Dental Hygienist

Overview

Our client is seeking a Registered Dental Hygienist to join a patient-focused dental practice in Silver City, NM. This opportunity offers a consistent Monday–Thursday schedule, a supportive clinical team, and a long-term role within a well-established practice that values quality care and patient education.

• Perform periodontal charting, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and periodontal maintenance
• Administer local anesthetic
• Take dental radiographs
• Perform dental sealants
• Maintain and organize instruments and treatment rooms
• Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices
• Educate patients on periodontal disease and available treatment options
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Active Registered Dental Hygienist license (or ability to obtain)
• Must be able to administer local anesthetic
• Ideally 3+ years of clinical experience
• Strong patient communication and education skills
• Team-oriented and reliable

Our client is a small, community-based dental practice committed to providing high-quality care in a welcoming and professional environment. The team values collaboration, patient education, and long-term relationships, and offers a schedule designed to support work-life balance.