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Altius Dental
Santa Fe, New Mexico

General Dentist Needed Santa Fe, NM

DentistPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Overview

Altius Dental is a forward-thinking dental organization dedicated to empowering dental entrepreneurs by providing innovative partnership models that prioritize practice ownership and control. Our mission is to support practices in delivering exceptional patient care while maximizing their growth potential within a collaborative environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Part-Time Dentist to join our dynamic dental team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in general dentistry, with expertise in various dental specialties, including pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, perform diverse dental procedures, and contribute to a supportive clinical environment while maintaining flexible working hours.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive dental examinations and diagnosis using advanced medical imaging and dental terminology.
  • Perform a wide range of dental procedures including restorations, extractions, root canal therapy, implants, and oral surgeries with precision and adherence to aseptic techniques.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on thorough patient assessments and healthcare diagnosis.
  • Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA regulations and state healthcare policies to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Maintain accurate medical documentation and dental records in accordance with medical records standards.
  • Communicate effectively with patients to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and post-treatment care instructions.
  • Uphold infection control protocols and sterilization procedures to ensure a safe clinical environment.
  • Collaborate with team members utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques for efficient patient care delivery.

Stay current with advancements in general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and other specialties through ongoing education.

Qualifications

  • Valid state dental license with eligibility for part-time practice.
  • Proven experience in general dentistry within a dental clinic or office setting; experience with dental office management software such as Epic, Eaglesoft, or Dentrix is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to oral health.
  • Proficiency in performing dental extractions, implants, endodontics (including root canals), prosthodontics, and oral surgery procedures.
  • Familiarity with infection control standards and aseptic techniques essential for safe practice.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients of all ages, including pediatric populations.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and state healthcare laws governing dental practice operations.
  • Experience with medical imaging technology used for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Commitment to providing exceptional patient care while adhering to all healthcare regulations and ethical standards.

Join our team as a Part-Time Dentist where your expertise will directly impact patient health outcomes while enjoying the flexibility of a rewarding clinical role within a supportive organization committed to excellence in dental care!

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

HIPAA complianceDental imaging

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 84% 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
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)378 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNew Mexico index 92.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in New Mexico50 active5,803 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment5,803 active listings, Oct 2026
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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Altius Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Arlington, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement

Living in Santa Fe

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$581k
Typical market rent
$1,956/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.8
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.

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

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