Dentist

Private Dental Office in Lakewood; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership opportunity

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible scheduling

Possible partnership or future owner­-

Job summary

Private Dental Office in Lakewood is seeking an Associate General Dentist to join our small, privately owned practice for 2-3 days per week. You should have at least one year of experience, a patient-centered approach, and excellent bedside manners to help our patients feel like family.

We offer a relaxed, supportive environment with a focus on quality dentistry and strong patient relationships. Bridging personal care with professional growth, the role includes an hourly guarantee plus 30–33% of

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required.
• Current state license.
• Minimum one year of previous clinical or private practice experience.
• CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications.
• Willing to obtain in-network credentialing with major insurance providers.
• Implant placement experience is a plus.
• Open Dental and DEXIS experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and limited examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Provide restorative dentistry including crowns, bridges, and removable prosthodontics.
• Perform simple and surgical extractions, bone grafting.
• Provide root canal therapy within your scope.
• Deliver periodontal care including prophylaxis and maintenance.
• Review radiographs and utilize digital imaging and intraoral scanning.
• Educate patients and present treatment recommendations clearly.
• Care for adult, elderly, and medically complex patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and infection-control standards.
• Collaborate with the small team to keep patient experience comfortable and efficient.

Skills

Bedside manner

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

DDS or DMD degree

Tools

Open Dental

DEXIS

Job description

Benefits:

• Ownership Opportunity
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Benefits/Perks
• Possible Partnership or Future Ownership
• Flexible Scheduling
• Laid Back Work Environment
• Paid Sick Time Off
• 401k Match After 1 Year of Employment

Summary

We are a small, privately owned three-operatory dental practice looking for a personable and skilled Associate General Dentist to join us 2-3 days per week. The ideal candidate should have an excellent bedside manner, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and be committed to providing care that makes patients feel like family. Our practice offers a relaxed, patient-centered environment where we value quality dentistry, personal relationships, and treating patients with attention and care they deserve.

Schedule & Compensation

The position is 2-3 days per week, with scheduling available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and/or Thursdays from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Compensation includes an hourly guarantee with 30–33% of collections.

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive and limited examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, and removable prosthodontics
• Simple and surgical extractions, bone grafting
• Root canal therapy within your comfort and experience level
• Periodontal care, including prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and SRP when needed
• Reviewing radiographs and utilizing digital imaging and intraoral scanning
• Providing clear, comfortable patient education and presenting treatment recommendations
• Caring for adult, elderly, and medically complex patients
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and appropriate infection-control standards
• Working collaboratively with our small team to keep the patient experience comfortable and efficient

Qualifications

• DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) or DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree from an ADA-accredited dental school is required
• Current state license
• Minimum one year of previous experience in clinical or private practice
• CPR, BLS, and NPI certifications
• Deep understanding of dental standards and dental medicine trends
• Experience with surgical extractions and endodontics
• Implant placement experience is a plus
• Comfortable performing routine hygiene and periodontal treatment
• Excellent bedside manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellent patient care, documentation, infection control, and HIPAA compliance
• Experience with Open Dental and DEXIS is preferred but not required.
• Willing to obtain in network credentialing with major insurance providers.