Part-Time Dentist

Overview

Part-Time Dentist

Description

Department:
College of Nursing

Job Title:
Dentist/ Clinical Assistant Professor in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track

Position location:
Sheridan Health Services

3525 W. Oxford Ave | Unit G1 Denver, CO 80236

Position #:

- Requisition #:

Job Summary:

The College of Nursing has an opening for a 0.40 FTE General Practice Dentist / Clinical Assistant Professor in the Non-Tenure Clinical Practice Track within its federally qualified community health center, Sheridan Health Services (SHS), located in southwest Denver, CO (zip code: 80236).

Work Location: Onsite

• Guides the dental team, to include coaching on best practices and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Assesses dental condition and needs of patient using patient screening procedures, including medical history review, dental charting, and periodontal charting per protocol.
• Examines patients'' teeth and mouth.
• Analyzes x-rays and evaluates dental needs.
• Plans treatment and health promotion programs.
• Administers anesthetics to patients.
• Treats oral health conditions using the necessary equipment.
• Provides hygiene treatment to patients when needed.
• Performs general dental procedures within the scope of practice.
• Performs surgical procedures as needed.
• Performs endodontic treatment.
• Provides instruction on dental care.
• Writes prescriptions for dental patients.
• Maintains timely and accurate medical records.
• Conducts business and administrative tasks as needed.
• Precepts dental students through the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.
• Conducts quality improvement activities and peer review.
• Participates in data collection for clinical and operational performance measures, as needed.
• Utilizes interpretation services to perform dental procedures for non-English speaking patients.
• Serves as site supervisor for dental assistants and hygienists when the dental director is on leave.
• Provides culturally responsive care to the patient population.
• Works onsite in Denver, CO.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from an accredited dental school program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years' general dentistry experience.
• Experience utilizing bilingual skills (Spanish/English) at a conversation level in a clinical setting.
• Student precepting experience.
• Experience treating pediatric patients.
• Experience working in a community health center.
• Experience in performing endodontic procedures for posterior teeth.
• Current licensure as Dentist with ability to obtain CO license by date of hire, and other required credentials (NPI, Colorado Medicaid Provider number, CAQH, BLS/CPR) by date of hire.
• Willingness to participate in health plan contracts and remain credentialed with applicable health plans.
• Ability to work in a normal patient care environment with exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases; ability to treat both adult and pediatric populations; ability to perform after-hours calls as needed.
• Competencies include: independent judgment, documentation in clinic software, strong interpersonal and communication skills, patient recruitment and marketing, knowledge of dental materials, HIPAA/OSHA compliance, and staff mentorship.

For full consideration, please submit the following documents: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae/resume, and three to five professional references with contact information. Questions should be directed to College of Nursing Human Resources .

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified; preference will be given to complete applications received by 8/21/25.

Compensation
:
The starting salary range for this position has been established as $52,839.60 - $58,123.60 for 0.40 FTE (approx. $132,099 - $145,309/year full-time equivalent). Total compensation includes generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
:
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

About CU Anschutz
:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus conducts background investigations for all prospective employees and encourages vaccination against COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases where applicable.