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Smile Brands
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dental Hygienist

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$47-$55 per hour

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Radiate by McQuitty | Supported by Smile Brands

At Radiate by McQuitty, supported by Smile Brands, we're redefining the dental experience through exceptional patient care, advanced technology, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our practice combines the personalized feel of a boutique dental office with the resources, stability, and career development opportunities of a nationally recognized organization.

We're looking for a Dental Hygienist who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, building lasting relationships, and making a meaningful impact on the health and confidence of every patient they treat.

Whether you're an experienced hygienist or a recent graduate, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where your clinical expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes a difference.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Practice at the Top of Your License

Deliver exceptional preventive and periodontal care while educating patients and helping them achieve healthier, brighter smiles.

Clinical Autonomy with Support

Enjoy the independence of a private practice while benefiting from experienced clinical leadership, modern technology, and the support of Smile Brands.

Grow Your Career

Expand your clinical skills through company-paid continuing education, mentorship, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

A Team You'll Love

Join a collaborative, positive culture where respect, compassion, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Enjoy the work-life balance of a part-time position while making a meaningful impact on your patients and your community.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver exceptional preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene care.
  • Educate patients on oral health, home care, and disease prevention.
  • Perform periodontal assessments, charting, scaling, root planing, and preventive services.
  • Take digital radiographs and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Partner closely with doctors and team members to create personalized treatment plans.
  • Build trusted, long-term relationships that keep patients smiling for years to come.

What You'll Bring

  • Active Dental Hygienist license in the state of practice.
  • CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain).
  • Strong communication and patient education skills.
  • A compassionate, team-first mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional patient experiences.
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!
  • Benefits of Joining Smile Brands
  • Competitive compensation
  • Company-paid continuing education
  • Employee discounts and wellness resources
  • Supportive leadership and clinical mentorship
  • Opportunities for growth within a nationwide network of practices

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be appreciated, supported, and empowered to provide exceptional care while enjoying the flexibile schedule we'd love to meet you. Join Radiate by McQuitty and help patients smile with confidence every day.

Schedule (days/hours)

Tuesday-Friday (possibility of Monday afternoon)

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver high-quality standard of care through preventive treatments, diagnostics, and evidence-based protocols.
  • Educate and motivate patients toward better oral and overall health.
  • Collaborate with dentists and hygiene teammates to co-diagnose and personalize treatment.
  • Create a welcoming, judgement-free environment for every patient.
  • Stay current with new technologies and instruments that advance care.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

  • A licensed dental hygienist who is passionate about patient care, education, and practicing at the top of their scope to improve oral health outcomes.
  • Either an active state hygiene license or eligibility to become licensed (new grads are welcome!)
  • A current CPR certification

Compensation

$47-$55 per hour

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off (“PTO”), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. As a dental hygienist, you'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Preventive dental carePeriodontal assessmentDigital radiographyTreatment planning

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dental Hygienist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 35% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 28 employers

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<$110k
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$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
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2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 28 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$60-$88/hr
#2

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$55-$65/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Dental Hygienist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Santa Fe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$585k
Typical market rent
$1,925/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.8
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Fe, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Smile Brands

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Benefits & Perks

Company-paid continuing education
Employee discounts and wellness resources
Supportive leadership and clinical mentorship
Opportunities for growth within a nationwide network
Paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental, vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine