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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Our client is seeking a skilled Dentist for a dynamic 29-day assignment in New Mexico, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves seeing a high volume of pediatric dental patients, performing a wide range of general and restorative procedures. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 3 PM.Responsibilities and...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a Dentist for a 1-day assignment starting Jul 23, 2026. This role requires performing extractions only, working alongside a dedicated Dental Assistant, with a consistent daily schedule from 8:30am-5:15pm MST.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform extractions exclusivelyWork collaboratively with a Dental AssistantAdhere...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for a 1-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Jul 18, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive pediatric dental care, managing a high patient volume of 40-50 daily, and focusing on restorative work and essential procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive pediatric dental care to a high volume of patients,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a 2-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Jul 11, 2026. This role involves 8:00 am - 4:00 pm shifts, focusing on comprehensive pediatric dental care. The ideal candidate will manage a high patient volume, providing essential services such as restorative work, fillings, hygiene checks, and some extractions for pediatric...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 139-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves comprehensive general dentistry, managing 25–30 patients daily, including hygiene checks. The schedule typically runs from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, serving all ages with a focus on adults.Responsibilities and DutiesManage a daily patient...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 15-day locum tenens assignment with our client in New Mexico, starting Aug 4, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care to pediatric patients, managing a high patient volume, and contributing to a busy practice schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive dental care to pediatric...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 96-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves delivering comprehensive dental care, including restorative treatments, extractions, and pediatric services, with shifts running from 7a to 6p. Our client provides an opportunity to support a diverse patient population within...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Thursday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on a diverse range of dental procedures including surgical extractions, denture steps, crown and bridge work, and comprehensive treatment planning...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
We are seeking an accomplished Dentist to join our client's team in New Mexico for a 96-day assignment beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including restorative work and essential hygiene checks, with shifts typically scheduled from 7:30am-5:30pm.Responsibilities and DutiesComplete restorative work and hygiene...
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.
