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Fountain Dental Center
Fountain, Colorado

Associate Dentist - Generalist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $220K–USD $300K /Yr.

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Friday4-day week

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPatient CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 89% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$252k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentistry listings in Colorado45 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Colorado183 active5,914 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 89% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings256 in the last 30 days199 the 30 days before (+29%)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. Colorado figures use all dentists: too few Colorado Dentistry postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

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About Fountain Dental Center

Health, Wellness & Fitness
Fountain, Colorado

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Paid holidays
401k matching
Short-term disability
Long-term disability

Living in Fountain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$367k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,079/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 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.