Dental Hygienist

Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with employer matching

Bonuses

Employee dental benefits/discount

Modern equipment and technology

Consistent patient schedule

Job summary

Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico in Santa Fe and Los Alamos seeks an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong periodontal background. You will provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care, perform charting, take radiographs, educate patients, and collaborate with the doctor to improve oral health.

The practice values quality over quantity and offers a four‑day workweek, competitive hourly pay, PTO, 401(k) with employer matching, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assess and manage periodontal disease.
• Competence in comprehensive periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, maintenance.
• Able to explain findings and treatment options clearly.
• Committed to patient education and ownership of oral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care and assessments.
• Take radiographs and document clinical findings.
• Educate patients and support treatment recommendations.
• Maintain records and follow infection-control protocols.
• Collaborate with doctor to promote outcomes.

Skills

Periodontal therapy

Patient education

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Tools

Radiographic imaging

Job description

DENTAL HYGIENIST (RDH)
Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico | Santa Fe & Los Alamos, NM
50-65/hour DOE | Monday–Thursday | 8 AM–4 PM | No Fridays or Weekends!

GREAT DENTISTRY. GREAT PEOPLE. A FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK.
What if you could love where you work, feel supported by your team, and provide exceptional patient care!

At Integrative Dentistry of New Mexico, we're looking for an experienced Registered Dental Hygienist with a strong background in periodontal therapy who wants more than just another job. We want someone who takes pride in their clinical skills, builds genuine relationships with patients, and wants to be part of a close-knit team that feels like family.

We're a small, supportive private practice that believes great dentistry starts with great people. We value quality over quantity, teamwork over competition, and creating an environment where our employees feel appreciated, respected, and excited to come to work.

If you're looking for a practice where your experience matters, your teammates have your back, and your work-life balance is genuinely respected, we would love to meet you!

Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
One-hour lunch break / One hour Blocks
No Fridays and no weekends
A consistent, predictable schedule

A TEAM THAT FEELS LIKE FAMILY

We're a small, close-knit team that genuinely values one another. We believe in helping each other, communicating openly, celebrating wins, and creating a positive work environment where everyone feels like they belong.

We also believe work should be enjoyable! We make time for team outings, opportunities to connect outside the office, and team training that help us continue growing together.

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

We provide one-hour hygiene appointment blocks because we believe patients deserve thoughtful, thorough care. We want our hygienist to have the opportunity to focus on periodontal health, educate patients, build trust, and deliver quality dentistry without feeling like they're constantly racing against the clock.

CONTINUED LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

We value education, collaboration, and improving our skills as a team. Through team training and ongoing learning opportunities, we strive to grow together and continually improve the care we provide.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND CLINICAL JUDGMENT MATTER

We're looking for a hygienist who brings confidence, strong clinical knowledge, and a genuine passion for periodontal health. We value your observations, recommendations, and ability to help patients understand their oral health. You'll be an important part of our collaborative approach to patient care.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• 50–65 per hour, depending on experience
• Four-day workweek
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Bonuses
• Employee dental benefits/discount
• Modern equipment and technology
• Consistent patient schedule
• One-hour hygiene appointment blocks
• Supportive doctor and small-team environment
• Team outings and team training opportunities

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking an experienced RDH who is passionate about providing excellent clinical care, especially in periodontics.

Our ideal hygienist:

• Has strong experience assessing and managing periodontal disease.
• Is confident with comprehensive periodontal charting, scaling and root planing, periodontal maintenance, and re-evaluation.
• Understands individualized treatment planning and the importance of ongoing periodontal care.
• Communicates clinical findings and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately.
• Enjoys educating patients and helping them take ownership of their oral health.
• Is dependable, organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Communicates well with the doctor, coworkers, and patients.
• Takes pride in providing thorough, ethical, high-quality dentistry.
• Wants to contribute to a positive team culture and build long-term patient relationships.
• We are especially interested in an experienced hygienist with a strong periodontal background who is ready to make a meaningful contribution to an established private practice.

YOUR ROLE

You'll provide preventive and periodontal hygiene care, perform comprehensive periodontal assessments, document clinical findings, take prescribed radiographs, educate patients, support appropriate treatment recommendations, and collaborate with the doctor to promote excellent patient outcomes.

You'll also help maintain accurate records, follow infection-control and sterilization protocols, keep your treatment room organized, monitor hygiene supplies, and contribute to the success of our team.

We value people who take ownership of their work, communicate openly, and understand that every member of the team contributes to the patient experience.

WORK WITH US IN BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN NEW MEXICO

Our week includes three days in Santa Fe and Wednesdays in Los Alamos:

• Monday: Santa Fe
• Tuesday: Santa Fe
• Wednesday: Los Alamos
• Thursday: Santa Fe
• Hours: 8 AM–4 PM, Monday through Thursday, with a one-hour lunch break.

READY TO FIND YOUR PROFESSIONAL HOME?

If you're an experienced hygienist who loves periodontal care, appreciates a supportive team, and wants a schedule that leaves room for the rest of your life, we would love to hear from you.

Come join a team where you can do meaningful work, continue growing professionally, enjoy the people you work with, and still have your evenings and Fridays to yourself.

We look forward to meeting you!