General Dentist – Carlsbad, NM
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.
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
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).
| 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–$500k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)400 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$407k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in New Mexico | 17 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in New Mexico | 44 active | 5,989 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 88% no weekends43 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 General Dentistry listings | 634 in the last 30 days | 433 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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