RDH — Collaborative Dental Team, Sign-On Bonus & Benefits

Silver Smiles Dental; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage + bonus opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with 3% employer match

Paid uniforms and scrubs

Sign-on bonus/housing credit

Job summary

Silver Smiles Dental, located in Silver City, NM, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team. We offer a supportive environment focused on patient care, advanced technology in a fully digital office, competitive hourly wages, bonuses, and benefits including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to high-quality care. New graduates are welcome!

Qualifications

• Licensed RDH (if not licensed in NM, will help with licensing and fees).
• Friendly, approachable personality with excellent patient communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality care.
• Team-oriented mindset—willing to collaborate with doctors, assistants, front-office staff.
• Open to new graduates with the right attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• See 8 patients per day.
• Provide preventive care, patient education, and charting.
• Maintain instruments and hygiene operations; support with cancellations or downtime.
• Help patients transition smoothly from long-time providers, building trust and confidence.

Skills

Excellent patient communication skills

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to maintain high-quality care

Friendly and approachable personality

Education

Licensed RDH

Tools

Dentrix Ascend

Digital X-ray sensors

Cone Beam

iTero and Medit scanners

Cavitrons

Piezo options

Job description

Silver Smiles Dental, located in Silver City, NM, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) to join our team. We offer a supportive environment focused on patient care, advanced technology in a fully digital office, competitive hourly wages, bonuses, and benefits including paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to high-quality care. New graduates are welcome!