PRN Dentist

DentalPer Diem

Listed compensation

$76.03–$84.13 /hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The qualified Dentist will provide high quality dental care in the full scope of dental in treating problems associated with the teeth and surrounding tissues in the mouth, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and dental maintenance to patients.

The Dentist would be an integral part of the care team and work collaboratively with all patients and staff. The Dentist will also provide dental treatment care coordination and supervision to the hygienist.

PAY & BENEFITS: Tepeyac offers a full compensation package to all full-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a 401k, disability insurance paid by Tepeyac, eight paid holidays, four weeks of vacation and over eight days of sick leave each year. The hourly pay for this position is $76.03-$84.13/hour.

A. Minimum Qualifications

Education/Licensure

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD).
  • Must have successfully completed a 4-year accredited dental school program.
  • Valid license to practice dentistry in the State of Colorado.
  • Valid unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) registration.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years clinical experience

B. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide integration of preventive dental services with medical and behavioral health services.
  • Provide preventive, hygiene, emergency, restorative, surgical, endodontic, and prosthetic dental services to Tepeyac patients.
  • Provide preventative services within our school-based outreach model
  • Maintain patient records in eDW to be consistent with industry standards and facilitate billing.
  • Complete chart notes within 7 days of service provision.
  • Facilitate, with assistance from referral coordinator and case manager, proper referral coordination for patients.
  • Participate in quality improvement/data initiatives as they relate to dental.
  • Achieve monthly patient and service provision benchmarks as identified in the Dental Services Plan.
  • Refer patients for care as needed
  • Attend required internal meetings and/or trainings
  • Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to execute work plans independently and with flexibility
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Creative and positive approach to communication and problem solving.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills required. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Good decision-making ability and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as be a team player
  • Entry level Spanish speaking proficiency preferred
  • Electronic Dental Record (EDR) experience preferred.

VACCINATIONS: Tepeyac Community Health Center requires certain vaccinations for all employees as a condition of employment, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. Proof of required vaccinations must be provided prior to starting employment.

Exemptions may be granted as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (C.R.S. § 24-34-401 et seq.), and other relevant laws.

All employees of Tepeyac Community Health Center are required to be Colorado residents at time of hire and through their duration of employment.

ABOUT US: For over 30 years, Tepeyac Community Health Center has been committed to providing integrated physical and behavioral health care to individuals throughout the Denver metro area.

Tepeyac is dedicated to eliminating health disparities, particularly among Latino and immigrant communities, through culturally responsive, high-quality care.

As the organization continues to expand medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and community services, we remain committed to treating every patient with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, including preventive, restorative, and surgical services, while collaborating with the medical and behavioral health team. They are also responsible for supervising hygienists, maintaining accurate patient records, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program and possess a valid Colorado dental license and DEA registration. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical supervisionRestorative dentistrySurgical dentistryEndodonticsProsthetic dentistryPatient record management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Dentist at Tepeyac Community Health Center a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 995 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of General Dentistry (Dental) listings for work-life

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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
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.

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

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About Tepeyac Community Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401k
Disability insurance paid by Tepeyac
Eight paid holidays
Four weeks of vacation
Over eight days of sick leave each year