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Smile Brands
Fort Collins, Colorado

PRN/Floater General Dentist

DentistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$221k-$234k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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

Posted 7m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Attention Doctors: Smile Brands Is Seeking Flex Dentists!

Are you a dentist looking for a flexible schedule? Are you retired or semi-retired but still have a passion for dentistry and enjoy working chairside?

Smile Brands and its affiliated Bright Now Dental brand are seeking Flex Dentists to provide coverage during vacations, leaves of absence, maternity leave, and other provider vacancies.

Why This Opportunity?

  • Flexible scheduling-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Ongoing daily guarantee-Explore opportunities that fit your availability.
  • Production-based earning potential- Earn additional compensation when your production-based earnings exceed your daily guarantee.
  • 100% clinical autonomy — Perform the procedures you are comfortable providing, including:
  • Implants
  • Molar endodontics
  • Simple and surgical extractions

And More

  • Whether you’re looking to get back into dentistry, stay clinically active, or supplement your income, this opportunity offers a flexible way to continue doing what you love.
  • Don’t just read the job ad—to explore whether a Flex Dentist role is right for you!

Why You’ll Love It Here

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and the support you need to provide exceptional care.

Keep growing with complimentary CE and training in areas such as implants, endodontics, clear aligners and more.

Learn from a clinical community with regular clinical discussions and access to experienced colleagues and mentors.

  • Build a great team and create a culture of collaboration, accountability and empowerment.
  • Get real support—not red tape from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing and compliance teams.
  • Focus on dentistry while our support teams help with the operational side of running a practice.
  • Build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.

Schedule (days/hours)

Coverage Doctor

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
  • Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
  • Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
  • Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
  • A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.

Compensation

$850-$900

About Us

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

General dentistrySimple extractionsPatient careTreatment planningClinical diagnosticsTeam leadership

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$228k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $221k 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
Listed pay$221k–$234kDentist median $265k (middle half $205k–$275k)146 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$221k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Colorado28 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Colorado188 active5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment188 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings634 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, 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 General Dentistry postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

15 jobs
4
<$260k
1
$260k
7
$290k-320k
0
$320k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
21%
Visa sponsorship
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% 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 Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Ongoing daily guarantee
Production-based earning potential
100% clinical autonomy
Complimentary CE and training
Clinical community and mentorship
Operational support

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$527k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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