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Smile Brands
Farmington, New Mexico

Locum Dentist

DentalNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$800 - $900/day

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At Mountain Dental-Farmington, NM, supported by Smile Brands, you'll join a community of collaborative providers who are invested in growing their skills, building strong patient relationships, and creating a culture where everyone smiles. We combine the best of private practice feel with the support of a broader network - giving you the autonomy to lead your patient care.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and support.
  • Expand your skills every week with complimentary CE in implants, endo, clear aligners, and more.
  • Join a true clinical community with quarterly clinical discussions and readily accessible clinical colleagues and mentors.
  • Lead a strong team and build a culture of empowerment in your practice with systems that reduce chaos.

Enjoy real support – not red tape – from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing, and compliance experts.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining )
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

$800-$900

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical examsTeam leadershipEndodonticsRegulatory compliancePatient communication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 41 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 39% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $285k (middle half $250k–$307k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in New Mexico45 active5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 39% no call · 73% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 20 employers
8
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 20 employers
CME allowance
59%
401k / retirement match
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health, dental, vision
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance

Living in Farmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Typical market rent
$1,317/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.7
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Farmington, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.