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Familia Dental | Espanola, NM
Espanola, New Mexico

General Dentist – Española, NM

Dental Top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $400K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Description

Build a Long-Term Dental Career with Familia Dental

Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are hiring a General Dentist / Associate Dentist in Española, 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

Provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care including restorative procedures, extractions, and prosthetic treatments. Develop and present treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipDiagnosisHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist – Española, NM at Familia Dental | Espanola, NM a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 876 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 45% have no call, 71% 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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
68% this job
401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
41%
Relocation assistance
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the top 10% of 876 General Dentistry (Dental) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Española

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$355k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$829/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Familia Dental | Espanola, NM

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Two weeks paid vacation
Full medical benefits including family coverage
Malpractice coverage
Up to $3,000 annual continuing education allowance
FamiliaU mentorship and advanced clinical training
License reimbursement
401(k) with employer match
Cash bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities