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

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

Employment Type - Faculty

Faculty Type - Clinician Educator

Hiring Department - Department of Dental Medicine (525A)

Academic Location - School of Medicine

Benefits Eligible - The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary - Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs by providing them with quality dental care? Look no further! Our esteemed dental practice is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Special Needs Dental Services Provider. The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Open Rank level in the Clinician Educator track to join the Department of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Services. The Department of Dental Medicine has a primary mission of delivering education and a full spectrum of clinical care. We believe that everyone deserves access to exceptional dental care, regardless of their abilities or challenges. Our practice is committed to providing specialized dental services to individuals with special needs in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Department of Dental Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque is looking for 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. You will work closely with our team to deliver personalized and compassionate dental services tailored to the unique needs of each patient. The ideal candidate should be comfortable providing care to special needs patients. The dentist should have current experience in all phases of general dentistry including surgical extractions. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience working with and supervising dental residents. This is a clinician educator track open rank position which affords applicants the opportunity to enter as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor and educator who is primarily engaged in clinical care with residents. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary team of faculty providing the delivery of education, surgical services, clinical care, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical care (adults and children)
• Provide comprehensive dental care to individuals with special needs, including those with physical, developmental, intellectual, or medical disabilities in a clinical setting
• Perform Surgical and Third Molar Extractions appropriate for a general dentist.
• Work in dental clinic and/or OR 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.

Opportunities:

• Beautiful and modern clinic
• Clinic has an attached Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
• Attend in the OR and ASC
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with other specialties in a hospital-based setting
• Competitive Salary
• Great benefits (such as a medical, dental, vision and retirement plans)
• Beautiful living areas around Albuquerque within 20 min of the clinic
• Gorgeous sunsets and spacious mountain views

Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine
• At least 1 year of directly related experience completing dental treatments to patients with Special Needs
• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure from 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the practice of the full scope 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 cultivate 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.

Application Instructions - Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae, 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 - 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.