Associate Dentist - Farmington, NM

Associate Dentist
- Private Practice
- Full Schedule
- Ownership Potential

Location:

Farmington, NM
Status:

Full-Time| 4 days/week
Compensation & Benefits:

$200,000-$400,000

Why You’ll Love Working Here
This is a rare opportunity to join a private group practice with deep community roots and a reputation for delivering high-quality care for over 50 years. You’ll walk into a full patient schedule from day one, a high-performing team, and the support of a team of owner doctors with a combined 90 years of experience.

The practice is respected, organized, technologically advanced and family-focused with no chaos and no DSO burnout. The systems are dialed in, the culture is collaborative, and you’ll never feel like just a “provider”. If you’re looking to grow clinically and professionally, this role includes a clear path to ownership in a thriving practice that’s built to last.

You’ll feel right at home here if you enjoy working with a supportive team, value long-term patient relationships, and are excited about delivering great dental care in a well-run private practice. It’s a great fit for someone confident in their clinical skills, who communicates clearly, and wants to be part of a close-knit office that takes pride in doing good work for the community.

Whether you are an experienced dentist seeking a long-term home or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and support, we would be delighted to speak with you about the opportunity.

If you’re unsure about managing a full schedule or aren’t quite ready to take ownership of your clinical decisions, this may not be the right environment for you. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to plug into a strong system, contribute to a positive culture, and grow with us for the long haul.

Our Core Values
Long-Term Trust Over Short-Term Gains

- This practice has been a pillar in the community for over 50 years, and many of the patients who came as children now bring their children and grandchildren to the practice. That level of generational trust isn’t built overnight; it’s earned through consistency, respect, and high clinical standards. Every patient interaction reflects that mindset.
Professional, Clear Communication

– This team values direct, respectful dialogue with its patients, assistants, and colleagues. We are seeking someone who speaks up, listens attentively, and conducts conversations with professionalism and courtesy.
Efficiency Without Sacrificing Quality – This team knows how to work hard and have fun at the same time. Appointments are structured around a finely tuned schedule with treatment planning to deliver high-quality care in realistic time frames. You’ll be supported by systems that respect both your time and the patient’s time.
Collaboration Between Providers with Genuine Teamwork Throughout

– Teamwork across the entire practice is part of the daily rhythm. Treatment plans are shared, patient care is constantly discussed, and open communication between doctors is essential.
Stability and Leadership from the Top

– The senior doctor, Dr. Schumacher, has been president of the NM Dental Association and served as chairman of the NM State Board of Dental Health Care. His partners, Drs. Hilton, Burgess and Collins are all active in organized dentistry, while championing events like Mission of Mercy, Nizhoni Smiles, community health fairs and Give Kids a Smile and serving on the San Juan College dental hygiene advisory board.

Each actively invests in the systems and structure to make clinical and business mentoring a key strength, where the right associate can grow into a leadership and ownership role over time.

What You’ll Do
Provide general dental care to the highest clinical standards.
Manage a full patient schedule with support from experienced assistants.
Participate in treatment planning and collaborate with other providers on internal cross-specialty cases.
Engage with patients and families to build long-term relationships.
Contribute to a positive team culture that values communication and shared growth.

Compensation & Benefits
Daily guarantee: $950/day or 30% of adjusted production, whichever is greater (first 6 months)
After 6 months: 30% of adjusted…