Dentist

DentalNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$165k-$179k

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Job Description

River Valley Family Health Centers is looking for a Dentist to join our clinic in Montrose and Delta, CO. The Dentist provides consistent high-quality care to patients and evaluates the needs of patients at River Valley Family Health Center (RVFHC).

This position is responsible for providing clinical dental services and preventive dental care in a community health center setting. The staff dentist supervises the dental assistants and dental hygienists of the community health center in the absence of the dental director.

The Dentist position is a full-time, salaried exempt position; 40 hours per week. We are a growing, exciting place to work, serving our community in a variety of ways. Come join our integrated team that is passionate about community health!

The Mission of River Valley Family Health Centers is to provide high quality healthcare in an integrated and culturally respectful manner to our community. We offer affordable and easy access to quality care for all, while being an employer of choice.

We value patient-centered, quality care, accountability, integrity, and overcoming barriers to care. We are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition or privilege of employment.

We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, military obligations, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

A day in the life of a Dentist includes:

  • Examining individuals requesting care, diagnosing their dental/oral conditions, prescribing and carrying out, or directing others in carrying out, appropriate dental/oral treatment, or referring individuals for specialty consultation or treatment in conformance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
  • Appropriately recording and documenting all patient-dentist transactions in the patient’s dental records as they occur so that the dental record accurately and completely reflects the nature of the contact, the condition of the patient, and the care or treatment provided.
  • Examining teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, evaluating dental health, diagnosing diseases or abnormalities, and planning appropriate treatments.
  • And more!

Compensation and Benefits

  • $165,212.00 - $178,830.00 per year, depending on experience and certifications
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching with participation after 90-days
  • Employee Assistant and Wellness Programs
  • Generous PTO accruing and available from the first day of employment
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited dental school.
  • Unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado, DPS, and DEA registration.
  • Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred.
  • Ability to travel between clinics as needed.
  • Ability to maintain positive working relationships with team members, patients, families, and others.
  • Ability to utilize a computer for time keeping, documenting electronic medical records, and to complete follow-up tasks.
  • A caring, kind, and professional bedside manner.
  • Ability to be a team player and to support and assist team members as needed.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Bilingual candidates are preferred but not required.

This position requires long periods of standing and walking, sitting at a computer, the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 35 pounds, etc. Employees are exposed to blood, body fluids, and other occupational hazards, and are required to complete mandatory vaccines, such as Tdap, Hep A, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and the yearly flu vaccine.

Key Responsibilities

The Dentist provides high-quality clinical and preventive dental care to patients while diagnosing oral conditions and planning appropriate treatments. Additionally, the role involves supervising dental assistants and hygienists and maintaining accurate electronic patient records.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient diagnosisTreatment planningSupervisionPatient documentationRadiologyCommunicationTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at River Valley Family Health Center a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Dentistry Career Context

River Valley Family Health Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 45% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$172k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $167k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 20 employers

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<$300k
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$300k-355k
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$355k-410k
2
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1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
64% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No call

Living in Delta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$990/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About River Valley Family Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Olathe, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
401(k) Matching
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs