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Fountain Dental Center
Fountain, Colorado

Associate Dentist - Generalist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

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
Posted 1mo 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 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
80% this job
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

6.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

  • On-site

Living in Fountain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$370k
Typical market rent
$2,082/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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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