Looking for dentist jobs in New Mexico? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens dentist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Mar 2, 2026. The schedule consists of day shifts, Monday through Thursday from 7am to 6pm, with the office closed on Fridays. This role involves providing comprehensive family dental care within a collaborative clinic environment. Candidates with backgrounds...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 73-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including restorative work and hygiene checks, with shifts scheduled from 7:30am-5:30pm. Our client offers a dynamic environment where you will contribute to vital dental services, ensuring high-quality patient...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 100-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on surgical extractions, denture procedures, and comprehensive treatment planning, supported by a team of dental assistants.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform surgical extractions,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our client in New Mexico for a 61-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves working 7:30am-5:30pm shifts, completing both restorative work and hygiene checks to provide comprehensive dental care to patients.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform hygiene checksProvide Invisalign treatmentsExecute...
Location:NM
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a 9-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026, in New Mexico. Our client is looking for a professional to see pediatric dental patients, handling a high patient volume of up to 40-50 patients as needed.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive pediatric dental care, including restorative work, fillings, hygiene checks,...
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.