Associate Dentist - Generalist
Listed compensation
USD $220,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Company
- Overview
- General Dentist – New Graduates Encouraged to ApplyFull-Time | Tuesday–Friday | Mentorship-Focused Opportunity
- Salary Range up to 300K/yr, plus attainable monthly bonus opportunities based on performance
Are you a recent dental school graduate — or an early-career General Dentist seeking strong mentorship and clinical growth? This is your opportunity to launch your career with confidence in a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Step into a role where your development truly matters. Our thriving practice in Fountain is seeking a passionate General Dentist to join our team four days a week (Tuesday through Friday). Located just minutes from Colorado Springs, Fountain offers the perfect blend of small-town community feel and access to big-city amenities — all set against the stunning backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Benefits: We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, 401k matching, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and EAP.
Why This Role is Ideal for New Graduates
- Hands-on mentorship from experienced clinical leaders
- A supportive team that encourages questions, collaboration, and growth
- Clinical autonomy with guidance when you want it
- Exposure to a wide variety of procedures to expand your skillset
- A growing and diverse patient base that keeps your days productive and engaging
You won’t just be stepping into a job — you’ll be stepping into a structured environment designed to help you build speed, confidence, and strong patient relationships.
What You’ll Experience
- A consistent four-day work week for work-life balance
- A patient-centered philosophy focused on comprehensive care
- Modern technology and strong clinical support
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly expanding community
If you’re energized by clinical variety, committed to high-quality care, and eager to grow under experienced mentorship, this opportunity is designed with you in mind.
- Let’s build your future — and healthier, happier smiles — together.
- Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
- Accepting applications until August 30th, 2026 or we find the right candidate
Qualifications
- Valid and current DDS or DMD license in the state of practice.
- Active DEA
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in general dentistry, with a focus on restorative and diagnostic care.
- Invisalign Certification or willingness to be certified
- Strong clinical skills and experience with a variety of dental treatments.
- Proven ability to lead a team with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- A keen business acumen and the desire to contribute to the practice’s growth and success.
- Ability to stay organized and maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to dental care.
- Strong desire to contribute to a positive and collaborative practice culture.
Pay Range
USD $220,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry and restorative care to a diverse patient base in a supportive environment. Collaborate with clinical leaders to expand skillsets while maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist - Generalist at Fountain Dental Center a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$260k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $252k 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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