Scope of practice — what a dentist 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

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Albuquerque

2 employers have 5 open dentist roles in Albuquerque, led by Pacific Dental Services with 4 openings.

Pacific Dental Services4 open Westphalia Holdings1 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

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 dentist jobs are open in Albuquerque, NM right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dentist openings in Albuquerque, NM. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Albuquerque?

The metro wage estimate for dentists in the Albuquerque area is $141,580 a year (BLS OEWS metro estimate, May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in New Mexico?

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

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Albuquerque?

The Albuquerque listings currently come from 2 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (4) and Westphalia Holdings (1).