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Elevate Dental Partners
Colorado Springs, Colorado

General Dentist

DentistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$225k-$325k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • General Dentist
  • Springs Dentistry
  • Colorado Springs, CO

Full-Time

Springs Dentistry is looking for a full-time General Dentist to join our established, patient-focused practice in Colorado Springs.

This is a strong opportunity for a dentist who wants more than a place to clock in and do dentistry. We are looking for someone who is hungry, growth-minded, clinically thoughtful, and interested in building something long term with a respected local practice.

Springs Dentistry has served the Colorado Springs community for over 30 years. Our team provides comprehensive care in a friendly, comfortable environment using advanced techniques and modern dental technology. The practice offers a broad clinical mix, including restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, emergency dentistry, laser dentistry, CEREC single-visit crowns, clear aligners, implant restorations, dentures, composite fillings, gum health, and preventive care.

Fulfilling and Productive Opportunity

This is an established associate dentist role with real patient flow, not a cold-start position.

The practice sees approximately 90 new patients per month across three doctors, creating strong opportunity for the right dentist to build relationships, diagnose comprehensive care, and grow production over time.

You will start with a focused clinical schedule and one to two columns. As your patient relationships, treatment planning, and production grow, the practice has the infrastructure to support expanded clinical flow, including additional assistant support.

The Right Fit

The right dentist is clinically balanced, coachable, motivated, and team-oriented.

We are not looking for someone who is overly aggressive in diagnosis. We are also not looking for someone so conservative that patients miss appropriate care. The best fit is a dentist who can diagnose clearly, communicate confidently, and recommend treatment that is clinically sound and patient-centered.

Newer dentists, experienced associates, and doctors several years into practice are all welcome to apply. Fit, work ethic, communication, and long-term mindset matter most.

Schedule: Full-time schedule:

Monday to Friday

One Saturday per month

Compensation and Benefits

  • Earn $225,000 to $300,000 per year
  • 30% of collections
  • Daily guarantee first 6 months
  • Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance options
  • 401(k) with up to a 4% safe harbor match
  • $3,000 annual CE allowance
  • Practice paid malpractice coverage
  • Mentorship as needed
  • Strong support from a tenured team
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide high-quality general dentistry in a comprehensive family practice setting
  • Diagnose, treatment plan, and deliver patient-centered care
  • Build trust with patients through clear communication and clinical confidence
  • Partner with hygiene, assistants, front office, and owner doctors to create a smooth patient experience
  • Support a positive, accountable, team-first culture
  • Help patients understand their treatment options and move forward with care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold professional standards
  • Springs Dentistry offers a wide range of services, giving the right dentist room to grow clinically. Depending on your experience and interests, this may include:
  • Restorative dentistry
  • Cosmetic dentistry
  • Emergency dentistry
  • Single-visit crowns
  • Clear aligners
  • Implant restorations
  • Dentures
  • Composite fillings
  • Periodontal care
  • Preventive dentistry

Laser Dentistry

Implant placement and advanced endodontics are not required. If you bring complementary clinical skills, that is a plus. If you are still building your skill set, the team is open to mentorship and growth.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Colorado dental license, or ability to obtain one
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Balanced diagnostic philosophy
  • Clear, confident patient communication
  • Strong work ethic and desire to grow
  • Team-first mindset
  • Interest in building long-term patient relationships
  • Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continue improving
  • Comfort working in a busy, established practice

About Springs Dentistry

Springs Dentistry is an established dental practice located at 6665 Delmonico Drive, Suite C in Colorado Springs, CO. The practice is led by Dr. John Lydiatt and Dr. Jessica Duru. We are focused on providing compassionate, individualized dentistry for the Colorado Springs community.

If you are a General Dentist looking for a full-time role with strong patient flow, clinical variety, mentorship, and long-term growth potential, we would love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about Springs Dentistry.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, comprehensive general dentistry services while building long-term relationships with patients. Collaborate with the dental team to ensure a smooth patient experience and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Colorado dental license. Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Team collaboration

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $267k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$267k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Colorado176 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% no call · 78% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment176 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Elevate Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with 4% match
CE Allowance ($3,000)
Malpractice Coverage

Living in Colorado Springs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,717/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Colorado Springs, CO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.