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.

Texas State Board of Dental Examiners · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Hygienists in San Antonio

10 employers have 13 open dental hygienist roles in San Antonio.

Alamo Heights Family Dental2 open Heartland Dental2 open Pacific Dental Services2 open 3CDental1 open Culebra Family Dentistry1 open Enhance Dental1 open sa family dentist1 open Star Dental Partners1 open

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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 the San Antonio area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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Dental Hygienist Career Resources

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental hygienist jobs are open in San Antonio, TX right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 13 live dental hygienist openings in San Antonio, TX. They come from 10 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental hygienist earn in San Antonio?

The metro wage estimate for dental hygienists in the San Antonio area is $98,480 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental hygienist need in Texas?

The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners sets the licensing rules for dental hygienists in Texas. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Texas requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental hygienists in San Antonio?

The San Antonio listings currently come from 10 employers, including Alamo Heights Family Dental (2), Heartland Dental (2), and Pacific Dental Services (2). 7 other employers have openings too.