General Dentist
Listed compensation
$300k-$400k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
Job Description
- General Dentist – Colorado Springs, CO
- Palmer Park Dentistry | Colorado Springs, CO
- Full-Time | $300,000–$400,000/year
Palmer Park Dentistry is looking for a General Dentist to join our established Colorado Springs practice. This is an opportunity to step into a strong patient base, practice comprehensive dentistry, and build a long-term career with the support of an experienced team.
The Opportunity
- Full-time schedule (Monday-Thursday, 2 Fridays/Month)
- Established patient base and consistent clinical demand
Comprehensive General and Restorative Dentistry
- Opportunity to expand into implants, clear aligners, cosmetic dentistry, and other advanced procedures
- Clinical autonomy- you make the decisions that are right for your patients
- Experienced clinical and operational support
- Modern technology and well-equipped practice
Compensation & Benefits
- We offer a competitive total compensation package designed to support you professionally and personally:
- $300,000–$400,000 annual earning potential
- Daily guarantee and % of collections; Depending on experience and skill set
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Continuing education allowance of $3,000 per year
- Professional development and mentorship
- Company-paid malpractice insurance
- Career growth and leadership opportunities
- What We’re Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active or eligible Colorado dental license
- Strong general and restorative dentistry skills
- Patient-focused communication and treatment planning
- Interest in continuing to expand clinical skills
- Collaborative, team-first approach
About Palmer Park Dentistry
Palmer Park Dentistry is a local Colorado Springs dental practice focused on providing comprehensive, high-quality care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our doctors have the clinical freedom to care for their patients while benefiting from the resources and support needed to build a successful practice.
Interested?
Quick apply - no cover letter needed. Send us your resume and contact information. It takes less than two minutes to apply, and our recruiting team will follow up for a confidential conversation.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care to an established patient base while maintaining clinical autonomy. Responsibilities include performing restorative procedures and developing personalized treatment plans for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active or eligible Colorado dental license. Strong clinical skills in general and restorative dentistry are required along with a team-oriented approach.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $339k 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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Living in Colorado Springs
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $402k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,740/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.