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Familia Dental | Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad, New Mexico

General Dentist – Carlsbad, NM

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $500K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Build a Long-Term Dental Career with Familia Dental

Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are hiring a General Dentist in Carlsbad, 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 patient treatment plans and provide leadership to clinical support staff while maintaining accurate medical records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient consultationClinical leadershipHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist – Carlsbad, NM at Familia Dental | Carlsbad, 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.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 88% 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 ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $407k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
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Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$250k–$500kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)400 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$407k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in New Mexico17 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in New Mexico44 active5,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 88% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings634 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Mexico figures use all dentists: too few New Mexico General Dentistry postings state pay.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

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About Familia Dental | Carlsbad, NM

Hospitals and Health Care
Schaumburg, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Daily minimum guarantees
30-35% of production
Cash bonuses
Two weeks paid vacation
Full medical benefits
Malpractice coverage
CME allowance up to $3,000
401(k) with employer match

Living in Carlsbad

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$291k≈ 1.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,596/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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