General Dentist – Hobbs, NM
Listed compensation
$250K - $400K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Build a Long-Term Dental Career with Familia Dental
Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are hiring a General Dentist / Associate Dentist in Hobbs, New Mexico. This opportunity is open to experienced dentists and upcoming DDS/DMD graduates seeking strong earning potential, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and long-term career growth.
At Familia Dental, our dentists provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care for children and adults while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. You will have the opportunity to build long-term patient relationships, deliver high-quality dentistry, and grow within a successful, expanding dental organization.
Why Join Familia Dental?
Familia Dental gives dentists 100% clinical autonomy, allowing you to make independent clinical decisions while receiving operational and administrative support. Our model is designed to reduce non-clinical burdens so you can focus on patient care.
Our practices are equipped with modern dental technology, including electronic health records and digital X-rays, helping providers deliver efficient, high-quality care. Through FamiliaU, dentists receive structured mentorship, proficiency development, and advanced clinical training to support growth at every career stage.
Familia Dental is a growing dental organization with offices across Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Texas. With 35 clinics and over 600 employees, our network offers long-term stability, strong clinical infrastructure, and opportunities for professional advancement.
Compensation and Benefits
- (Compensation varies based on experience, location, and other factors)
- Average earning potential: $250,000–$400,000+, including new graduates
- Daily minimum guarantees
- 30–35% of production, including X-rays, with potential location-based premiums
- Cash bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities
- Two weeks of paid vacation time
- Full medical benefits, including family coverage
- Malpractice coverage
- Sponsorship available for H-1B, TN, and Green Card candidates
- Up to $3,000 annual continuing education allowance
- Automatic enrollment in FamiliaU for mentorship and advanced clinical training
- License reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to patients
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions through restorative care, extractions, prosthetic treatment, and other appropriate procedures
- Develop and present treatment plans during patient consultations
- Review treatment options with patients and families and obtain informed consent
- Deliver consistent, compassionate, patient-centered care
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including state dental board regulations, HIPAA, and OSHA standards
- Provide leadership and direction to clinical support staff
- Maintain accurate medical documentation and dental records in accordance with company standards
- Support a positive, collaborative work environment focused on patient care and team success
Requirements
- DDS or DMD from an ADA/CDAC-accredited dental school
- Current or eligible state dental license
- Experienced dentists and prospective graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care, clinical quality, and professional growth
- Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including treatment planning, restorative dentistry, extractions, crowns, dentures, and patient education
- Familia Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care, including restorative procedures, extractions, and prosthetic treatments. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans, maintaining accurate medical records, and providing leadership to the clinical support staff.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist – Hobbs, NM at Familia Dental | Hobbs, NM a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 87% 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 ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $352k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$400k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)397 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$352k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentistry listings in New Mexico | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in New Mexico | 44 active | 5,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 87% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 257 in the last 30 days | 204 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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