Dental Assistant Jobs in New Mexico
23 live dental assistant listings in New Mexico from 12 employers — Pacific Dental Services has the most openings with 11.
Dental Assistant
Copper Canyon Family Dentistry
Registered Dental Assistant
Southwest Family Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Rio Rancho Smiles
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
ABQ Gentle Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Heartland Dental
Dental Assistant
Western Dental / Sonrava Health
Orthodontic Dental Assistant
Fanning Orthodontics
Dental Assistant
Mountain Dental
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics
Pacific Dental Services
Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery
Pacific Dental Services
Certified Dental Assistant
El Centro Family Health
General Anesthesia Assistant (DANB required)
Hero Practice Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Pacific Dental Services
Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics
Pacific Dental Services
Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics
Pacific Dental Services
Dental Assistant
Smile Brands
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Post a Job →Dental Assistant Requirements in New Mexico
Dental assistant practice in New Mexico is regulated by the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
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 →Dental Assistant Salary in New Mexico
Statewide New Mexico figures for dental assistants.
Who’s Hiring Dental Assistants in New Mexico
12 employers have 23 open dental assistant roles in New Mexico, led by Pacific Dental Services with 11 openings.
Dental Assistant Jobs by City in New Mexico
About This Role
A dental assistant supports the dentist chairside with room prep, instruments, imaging, and patient care.
Dental practices across New Mexico hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many dental assistant jobs are open in New Mexico right now?
As of November 2026, DentistryHires is showing 23 live dental assistant openings in New Mexico. They come from 12 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a dental assistant earn in New Mexico?
The New Mexico median for dental assistants is $44,400 a year, -8% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 31-9091), 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 New Mexico?
The New Mexico listings currently come from 12 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (11), Smile Brands (2), and ABQ Gentle Dentistry (1). 9 other employers have openings too.
05Which New Mexico cities have the most dental assistants openings?
Across the New Mexico listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Albuquerque (14), Santa Fe (5), and Las Cruces (1).