Orthodontist – Midland, TX

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$500k

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Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity with a successful and growing dental organization where you can thrive clinically, professionally, and financially?

At Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles, we provide Orthodontists with the resources, infrastructure, and support needed to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. Our Hobbs, New Mexico location offers the opportunity to practice in a supportive environment backed by experienced clinical and operational teams.

Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to practice with purpose while focusing on what matters most—your patients.

Why Join Familia Dental?

Focus on orthodontic care while we manage many of the day-to-day business and administrative responsibilities, including billing, collections, and human resources.

  • Work alongside experienced receptionists, dental assistants, and clinical support staff.
  • Benefit from strong clinical support and an established organizational infrastructure.

Practice with modern orthodontic technology and materials, including digital Pan/Ceph imaging, Apteryx imaging software, pre-coated adhesive brackets, wires, and other orthodontic supplies.

Join a growing dental organization with 35 clinics and more than 600 employees across Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Texas.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation and benefits may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
  • Earning potential of up to $400,000+ annually for full-time providers
  • $1,350+ per day
  • $100 per banding
  • Two weeks of paid vacation for full-time providers
  • Dental license reimbursement
  • Comprehensive medical benefits, including family coverage
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • $2,000 annual continuing education allowance
  • Relocation/sign-on bonus of up to $10,000
  • Sponsorship available for eligible H-1B, TN, and Green Card candidates
  • 401(k) with employer match

Responsibilities

  • Examine, diagnose, and develop comprehensive orthodontic treatment plans.
  • Provide high-quality orthodontic care, including placement and adjustment of braces, appliances, and retention devices.
  • Direct and support Dental Assistants and auxiliary team members.
  • Collaborate with other providers to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed clinical documentation and dental records.
  • Comply with applicable federal and state regulations, dental board requirements, HIPAA, and OSHA standards.

Requirements

  • DDS or DMD degree
  • Completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program
  • Board-certified or board-eligible Orthodontist
  • Current New Mexico dental license or eligibility for licensure
  • Internationally trained dentists must complete a U.S. Advanced Standing DDS/DMD program
  • 3–5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered

Familia Dental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

OrthodonticsTreatment planningDigital imagingTeam leadershipOrthodontic appliancesBraces adjustmentRegulatory compliance

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $386k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$375k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$26k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Midland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,599/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Midland, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Two weeks paid vacation
Dental license reimbursement
Comprehensive medical benefits including family coverage
Malpractice insurance provided
$2,000 annual CME allowance
Relocation/sign-on bonus up to $10,000
H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship available
401(k) with employer match