General Dentist
Listed compensation
$250K - $400K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: Riverfront - Denver, CO 80202
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $250,000.00 - $400,000.00 Commission/year
- Job Shift: Day
Our growing dental team transforms lives one smile at a time, and we want you to join us! The Espire Experience brings out the best in people through moments of pride, joy, and trust. We promise to deliver high quality, innovative care for our patients and team members in a warm, personalized environment.
The soul of our practice is the beauty we make and the confidence we create, and we continuously change lives for the better.
If you believe that joy is a state of being, that leaders inspire others to dream more, learn more, and become more, and we all grow when we face and overcome challenges, Espire Dental is the place for you! We are looking to add a Patient Centric full-time Dentist to our rapidly growing team.
Who You Are: A passionate dental professional who loves what they do, is eager to participate in continuous training and has a growth mindset. You have a willingness to build trusting relationships with team members and patients while providing the best patient outcome. What You Bring: A valid State Dental License.
A strong desire to work as part of a collaborative team.
Positive learning mind set Experience using digital dentistry What You Will Be Doing: Conducting patient screening procedures, assessment of oral health conditions, review of health history, oral cancer screening, head and neck inspection, dental charting and taking vitals.
Treating patients to the best of your abilities with current practices and technology. Participating in Continuing Education and Study Club. Building trust and personal relationships with our patients and team members.
What You Will Get from Us: Competitive compensation packages Medical and vision insurance options State of the Art Technology Company-sponsored short-term disability benefits (Full-time) A company that values its team members and overall patient experience in a fun environment A company that has been voted Top Dental Office year over year Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will conduct patient screenings, oral health assessments, and perform dental treatments using current technology. They are also responsible for building trusting relationships with patients and participating in continuing education.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid State Dental License and possess a growth mindset with experience in digital dentistry. A graduate degree is required for this experienced-level role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at ESPIRE DENTAL a 6.6 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.
General Dentistry Career Context
Espire Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 14 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$400k | Dentist median $350k (middle half $175k–$400k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$315k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Colorado | 176 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Colorado healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 11% offer loan repayment176 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Espire Dental | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index14 active listings |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
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About Espire Dental
Benefits & Perks
Living in Denver
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $556k≈ 2.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,855/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 25 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.