Locum Dentist
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $285k (middle half $250k–$307k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in New Mexico | 45 active | 5,723 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 39% no call · 73% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
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