General Dentist - Clinician Educator Specializing In Special Needs Of Dental Medicine

General Dentist Open Rank
- Clinician Educator Specializing In Special Needs Of Dental Medicine

Posting Number: req
33853 |

Employment Type:

Faculty | Faculty Type:
Clinician Educator | Hiring Department:
Department of Dental Medicine (525A) | Academic

Location:

School of Medicine | Benefits Eligible:
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition remission, and dependent education programs.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by providing them with quality dental care? The University of New Mexico is seeking a full‑time General Dentist specializing in Special Needs to provide and oversee direct dental diagnosis, treatment, procedures, and care for patients with Special Needs in a public health setting. You will play a vital role in ensuring that individuals with special needs receive the dental care they deserve, working closely with a team to deliver personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

• Provide direct clinical care to adults and children.
• Offer comprehensive dental care to individuals with physical, developmental, intellectual, or medical disabilities.
• Perform surgical and third molar extractions appropriate for a general dentist.
• Work in a dental clinic and/or operating room setting.
• Provide resident didactic and clinical training.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families about oral hygiene practices and preventive dental care strategies tailored to their needs.
• Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and healthcare providers to promote oral health awareness and access to dental services for individuals with special needs.

• Beautiful and modern clinic with an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital‑based setting.
• Competitive salary and great benefits (medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans).
• Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 minutes of the clinic, offering gorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain views.

• Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine.
• At least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments for patients with Special Needs.
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure from the New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care.
• Completion of an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program or equivalent from a Commission on Dental Accreditation institution.

• Experience in the practice of the full scope of general dentistry.
• Experience working with dental residents.
• Demonstrated skills for complicated surgical extractions at the higher level of general dentists.
• Some experience with hospital dentistry.
• Niche interest or experience in general dentistry – implants, surgery, restoration, special needs, etc.
• Certification by either the American Board of Oral Medicine or American Board of Special Care Dentistry.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, a 2‑year activity log of completed dental procedures, and the names of three professional references. In the letter of intent, please include your vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, student success, and working with broadly diverse communities.

For best consideration, please apply by 1/30/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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