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We are currently seeking a qualified Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role demands a professional adept at Extractions and Dentures, offering an immediate start with a focus on delivering high-quality dental care. The assignment begins on Jun 2, 2025, and extends over a diverse range of procedures,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, specializing in general dentistry with a focus on extractions and dentures. The role begins on Nov 3, 2025, and spans a period of 5 days, concluding on Nov 7, 2025. The schedule includes shifts from Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Thursday from 9:00...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role will commence on Jul 7, 2025, and spans 28 days. The Dentist will work Monday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM, specializing in general dentistry including extractions and dentures. This position requires a Dentist who is the sole provider...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role begins Jan 5, 2026, with a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule. The assignment involves providing care for pediatric patients in a high-volume setting, seeing up to 40-50 patients per day. Proficiency with Dentrix dental software is required.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a 283-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Nov 3, 2025. This role offers weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, and requires expertise in extractions, dentures, and comprehensive general dentistry. The dentist will serve as the sole provider throughout the assignment.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Nov 17, 2025. This role features a four-day workweek (Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm) in a small-clinic setting, providing comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including pediatric and community health cases.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in New Mexico earn an average of $190,530 a year.
Dentists in New Mexico are required to complete 60 hours of CE every three years.
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.