General Dentist - Las Cruces, NM

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$500k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

General Dentist Opportunity with Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles

Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are hiring a General Dentist in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This full-time dentist opportunity is open to experienced dentists, associate dentists, and upcoming DDS/DMD graduates seeking clinical autonomy, mentorship, strong earning potential, 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. This is an opportunity to practice dentistry with purpose, build long-term patient relationships, and grow within a successful dental organization that supports providers clinically, professionally, and financially.

Why Join Familia Dental?

Familia Dental gives dentists 100% clinical autonomy, allowing providers to make independent clinical decisions while benefiting from operational and administrative support. Our model is designed to reduce non-clinical burdens, so dentists 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. Dentists are supported by experienced clinical and operational teams so they can focus on treatment planning, patient care, and long-term clinical success.

Through FamiliaU, dentists receive structured mentorship, proficiency development, and advanced clinical training. This makes the opportunity a strong fit for both new graduate dentists and experienced providers looking to expand their skills.

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 provides long-term stability, strong clinical infrastructure, and opportunities for professional growth.

Compensation and Benefits

  • (Compensation varies based on experience, location, schedule, 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
  • General Dentist Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to children and adults
  • Diagnose and treat dental conditions through restorative dentistry, extractions, crowns, dentures, prosthetic treatment, and other appropriate procedures
  • Develop, present, and explain treatment plans during patient consultations
  • Review treatment options with patients and families and obtain informed consent
  • Deliver consistent, compassionate, patient-centered care
  • Maintain accurate dental records and medical documentation in accordance with company standards
  • Follow all federal, state, and regulatory requirements, including state dental board regulations, HIPAA, and OSHA standards
  • Provide leadership and direction to dental assistants and clinical support staff
  • Support a positive, collaborative office 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 comprehensive, patient-centered dental care including restorative procedures, extractions, and prosthetic treatments. Develop and explain treatment plans while maintaining accurate medical documentation and leading clinical support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient consultationClinical documentationHIPAA compliance

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $386k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$500kDentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$315k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$386k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Texas469 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 64% no weekends50 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.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$375k midpoint, that is roughly $15k–$26k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 21 employers
8
<$300k
9
$300k-355k
3
$355k-410k
2
$410k-465k
2
$465k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
401k / retirement match
67% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
33% this job
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
10%

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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.

Familia Dental | Las Cruces, NM logo

About Familia Dental | Las Cruces, NM

Hospitals and Health Care
Schaumburg, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Two weeks of paid vacation
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

Living in El Paso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,519/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · El Paso, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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