Scope of practice — what a dental assistant may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care · Last verified: September 2026

Dental assistant requirements in New Mexico →

Employers

Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in Albuquerque

9 employers have 14 open dental assistant roles in Albuquerque, led by Pacific Dental Services with 5 openings.

Pacific Dental Services5 open Smile Brands2 open ABQ Gentle Dentistry1 open Copper Canyon Family Dentistry1 open Fanning Orthodontics1 open Heartland Dental1 open Hero Practice Services1 open Mountain Dental1 open

About This Role

A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.

Dental practices across the Albuquerque area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dental assistant jobs are open in Albuquerque, NM right now?

As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 14 live dental assistant openings in Albuquerque, NM. They come from 9 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dental assistant earn in Albuquerque?

The metro wage estimate for dental assistants in the Albuquerque area is $44,810 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dental assistant need in New Mexico?

The New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care sets the licensing rules for dental assistants in New Mexico. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the New Mexico requirements page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dental assistants in Albuquerque?

The Albuquerque listings currently come from 9 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (5), Smile Brands (2), and ABQ Gentle Dentistry (1). 6 other employers have openings too.