Join Our Team: Lead Dentist Position

Do you have a passion for serving your community? We are dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive dental care to individuals with limited resources. We are currently looking for a team-oriented, customer-focused lead dentist with a valid Colorado license to join our dynamic team. You’ll have the opportunity to serve diverse populations in our busy public health clinic, delivering care that truly makes a difference because everyone deserves a healthy smile!

Position Overview:

•  Salary: $170,000 to $212,500 per year, DOQ

•  Hours: 40 hours per week

To learn more about the qualifications and responsibilities, visit our full job description at www.healthdistrict.org/careers.

Qualifications & Experience:

•  Graduation from an accredited dental school with a DDS or DMD degree required.

•  Active Colorado dental license in good standing.

•  Experience in preventive care, restorations, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and administering nitrous oxide.

•  CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

•  Public health dental care experience or completion of a 12-month general practice residency preferred.

•  Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required; translation tools provided.

•  Familiarity with electronic dental record systems (e.g., Dentrix) is preferred, but training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Provides high-quality dental care to underserved residents in Northern Larimer County.

•  Supervises clinical dental providers.

•  Provides expertise in the development, execution, and monitoring of clinical quality improvements.

•  Works with the Health Services Director to create and meet yearly goals. 

Why Work with Us? 

Our mission is to improve the health of our community, and we strive to meet the unmet needs through health services, education, and support. Here’s why you should join our team:

•  Continuous support for professional growth and education.

•  Flexible scheduling based on patient needs—not productivity targets.

•  Opportunities for community engagement through outreach programs.

•  Student Loan Forgiveness is available for qualifying borrowers.

•  Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a), 457(b) retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, and generous PTO.

•  We believe that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organization, so we consider a combination of experiences to meet minimum qualifications. Experience may include related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, work, and lived/living experience.

The Health District of Northern Larimer County proudly serves as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure that all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion (creed), political beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

How to Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume (Attention: Search Coordinator) to:

•  Email: searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org 

•  Fax: 970-221-7165

•  Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524

The anticipated close date is Sunday, April 13, 2025.

Infection Prevention Requirements: In accordance with our infection prevention policies, candidates must provide documentation of immunizations (MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Hep B, if applicable) and comply with tuberculosis training, screening, and testing upon hire.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in our community!