General Dentist
Listed compensation
$208k-$286k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Become a Hero and join us on our mission to help underserved kids!
- High daily rates (up to $1000/day) and production percentage
- Signing bonus up to $20K
- Relocation assistance up to $10K
- Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K & more
- Paid holidays
- Paid malpractice
- CE stipend
Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Santa Fe, NM, is currently seeking a General Dentist to provide preventive and restorative dental care for children, instructing staff on how to assist in patient treatment and educating caregivers and patients regarding preventive practices.
Pay range: $800-$1100/day
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care and service for our patients by responding promptly to patient, caregiver, and team needs
- Examine patients, diagnose diseases, and effectively treat and perform all necessary procedures
- Educate caregivers and patients regarding all aspects of treatment and stay informed on latest dental treatment techniques
- Partner with neighboring practices to inform and educate referring providers of the services provided
- Help kids and their caregivers to develop excellent habits in oral health
- Support efforts to promote the company and attract new patients within the
Community
- Participate in team activities and communication such as morning huddle, provider meetings, company events and email communications
- Participate in other duties that support the mission of providing high-quality and compassionate dental, vision, and orthodontic services to underserved children
Job Qualifications
- State dental license in good standing
- Strong interest in working with children
- Ability to acquire or maintain Medicaid Provider number and NPI number
- Attention to detail and ability to handle a diverse workload
- Ability to multi-task and complete tasks correctly and on time
In addition to the job description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our mission.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide preventive and restorative dental care to children while educating caregivers on oral health practices. They are also responsible for diagnosing diseases, performing procedures, and collaborating with the dental team to ensure high-quality patient service.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a state dental license in good standing and possess a strong interest in working with children. Additionally, they must be able to acquire or maintain a Medicaid Provider number and NPI number.
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$247k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $268k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $208k–$286k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)383 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$268k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in New Mexico | 43 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 600 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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