Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General Dentist of Dental Medicine

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals 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 Dental Services Provider. The University of New Mexico is seeking faculty at the Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General Dentist 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. Position Summary The University of New Mexico Department of Dental Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented Temporary Part-Time (TPT) General Dentist to provide targeted administrative and program support ensuring dental residents meet specialty training, procedural, and accreditation requirements. This position supports residency education in areas including maxillofacial surgery, implant dentistry, and other required specialty rotations. This role is essential to maintaining compliance with accreditation and program standards, reducing administrative burden on faculty, and ensuring residents complete all required clinical experiences and case minimums in a timely and well-documented manner.

Requirements

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 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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Track resident clinical case requirements for maxillofacial surgery, implant procedures, and other specialty competencies
Monitor resident progress toward required procedural minimums and accreditation standards
Maintain accurate logs and documentation of completed cases and specialty rotations
Prepare reports and summaries for residency program leadership related to compliance and resident progress
Assist with preparation for accreditation reviews, site visits, and internal audits
Communicate with residents and faculty regarding scheduling, requirements, and completion status
Coordinate resident schedules with internal and external specialty providers
Support continuous quality improvement by identifying gaps in tracking, documentation, or compliance processes