Associate Dentist

Star Dental; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Job summary

Star Dental seeks an Associate Dentist to deliver high-quality general dental care in Denver. This W-2, in-person role offers flexibility with no preset schedule and both full-time and part-time arrangements based on mutual availability and practice needs.

Compensation is variable, based on 32% of collections, with earnings undefined by a guaranteed base salary. The practice serves diverse patients, including those with Medicaid or PPO plans, at 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Colorado dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before beginning clinical work.
• General and restorative dentistry skills appropriate to the procedures accepted.
• Ability to diagnose, treatment plan and communicate options without unnecessary or overly aggressive treatment.
• Clear, respectful communication with patients and team members.
• Reliable, professional and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns, and bridges.
• Provide endodontic treatment within the dentist's training and clinical judgment.
• Perform simple and surgical extractions within the scope of general dentistry.
• Evaluate and treat dental emergencies.
• Care for children and adults while adapting communication and treatment to each patient's needs.
• Explain findings, alternatives, risks and outcomes clearly to obtain informed consent.
• Work closely with dental assistants, hygiene and front-office team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and follow safety standards.
• Refer appropriately when specialist care is best or when case falls outside scope.

Skills

General dentistry

Restorative dentistry

Endodontics

Extractions

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD

Tools

Digital imaging

Intraoral scanning

Digital dental records

Job description

Star Dental is seeking an Associate Dentist to provide high-quality, ethical and conservative general dental care in our Denver community. Full-time and part-time arrangements are available. There is no preset schedule; specific days and clinical hours will be agreed with the selected dentist based on mutual availability and practice needs.We care for children, teens, adults and older adults, including patients with Health First Colorado (Medicaid), PPO coverage and self-pay. We meet patients where they are, explain findings clearly and recommend appropriate treatment based on clinical needs—not insurance status or a person's ability to choose the most extensive option.Conservative care at Star Dental means diagnosing carefully, discussing reasonable options, preserving healthy tooth structure when clinically appropriate, avoiding unnecessary treatment and referring when specialist care is best. The right dentist will be comfortable earning trust, answering questions and treating people respectfully, including patients returning after a long absence or managing complex needs.This is a W-2, in-person position at Star Dental, 1490 S Sheridan Blvd, Unit 102, Denver, CO 80232, near the Lakewood boundary.Star Dental accepts applications for Associate Dentist positions on an ongoing basis because we continuously recruit for this role. There is no current application deadline.

Schedule

No preset schedule. Full-time and part-time arrangements are available; specific days and clinical hours will be agreed with the selected candidate based on mutual availability and practice needs.

Compensation

This is a W-2 position. Base compensation: no hourly wage or guaranteed salary. Variable compensation: 32% of collections. Actual earnings vary with collections; no annual earnings amount is guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide restorative dentistry, including fillings, crowns and bridges, within the dentist's training and clinical judgment.
• Provide endodontic treatment within the dentist's training and clinical judgment.
• Perform simple and surgical extractions within the scope of general dentistry and the dentist's competence.
• Evaluate and treat dental emergencies.
• Care for children and adults while adapting communication and treatment to each patient's needs.
• Explain findings, alternatives, risks and expected outcomes clearly and obtain informed consent.
• Work closely with dental assistants, hygiene and front-office team members.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records and follow applicable professional and safety standards.
• Refer appropriately when specialist care is best or a case falls outside the dentist's scope or competence.

Required qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Colorado dental license, or eligibility to obtain one before beginning clinical work.
• General and restorative dentistry skills appropriate to the procedures accepted.
• Ability to diagnose, treatment plan and communicate options without unnecessary or overly aggressive treatment.
• Clear, respectful communication with patients and team members.
• Reliable, professional and team-oriented approach.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior general-dentistry experience.
• Comfort with restorative, emergency, endodontic and extraction procedures within general dentistry.
• Experience caring for children and adults.
• Experience with digital dental records, digital imaging and intraoral scanning.
• Clinically confident newer dentists who are committed to ethical and conservative care, willing to learn, and willing to seek guidance or refer when appropriate are also encouraged to apply.

Licenses and certifications

• Current CPR/BLS certification before beginning clinical work.
• Active DEA registration and NPI before performing duties that require them.

Benefits

• Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, retirement-plan benefits, and professional-development/continuing-education support. Full-time and part-time employees accrue paid sick leave as required by Colorado law.