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PDS Health
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dentist, Associate

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$390k

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Job Description

Now is the time to join ABQ Modern Dental Group. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!

Welcome Bonus Included

Associate Dentist

At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.

About PDS Health

PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.

Responsibilities

As an Associate Dentist, you will:

  • Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
  • Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
  • Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
  • Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
  • Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
  • Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.

Why Work at PDS Health?

  • Mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • Access to 600+ hours of CE.
  • State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
  • Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
  • Clear path to practice ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.

If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

Requirements

The role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth. Candidates must align with the owner dentist on clinical standards and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centric care.

Key Skills

Clinical mentorship

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 37% have no call, 77% 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 ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $298k 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
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$160k–$390kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)410 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$298k in purchasing powerNew Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in New Mexico45 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 37% no call · 77% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$260k
8
$260k-325k
3
$325k-390k
5
$390k-455k
2
$455k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 21 employers
CME allowance
59% this job
401k / retirement match
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
14%

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#2

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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 PDS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Henderson, Nevada
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Welcome bonus included
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contributions
Malpractice insurance
600+ hours of CE
Mentorship from Owner Dentists
Path to practice ownership

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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