Looking for a Home in Private Practice? 2026 OMFS Opening in Northwest Denver!

Wheat Ridge Oral Surgery is seeking a motivated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon to join their thriving private practice. This is a full-time position with a clear path to partnership for the right candidate!

Dr. Schafer has a loyal and established referral base and is excited to have a motivated associate join and support you in cultivating your network. She is committed to mentoring and she and her staff have a marketing plan ready to help you hit the ground running!  This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow and engage with the community, especially with a broad referral base that’s ripe for development. The right individual will plan to put down roots and make this practice home.

The practice offers a strong foundation in bread-and-butter procedures, including third molar extractions, implants, bone grafting and anesthesia. For those seeking to broaden their surgical scope, there is ample opportunity to expand into orthognathic surgery, TMJ procedures, and more complex cases. Additionally, trauma call rotation may be available for surgeons interested in hospital-based cases.

Visit Wheat Ridge Oral Surgery’s website to learn more, https : / / www.wheatridgeoralsurgery.com /   and you can reach out directly to jade.vardeman@usosm.com for more information.

Benefits and Perks Include :

• Competitive base salary and collections bonuses
• No buy-in & no quotas!
• Mentorship & guidance from your Sr. Partner
• Operational and administrative support for unparalleled career growth
• Complete autonomy to practice the way you want
• Premier network of OMS to preserve, promote, and enhance clinical excellence
• Equity offering with partnership in US Oral Surgery Management
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan for surgeon & family
• Build your case mix to your interest

About the Wheat Ridge community :

Just west of Denver with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains, Wheat Ridge strikes the perfect balance between opportunity and lifestyle. This vibrant, fast-growing community offers young professionals a seamless blend of urban access and suburban ease—think short commutes, buzzing local breweries, and endless outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. For growing families, Wheat Ridge delivers top-rated schools, safe, welcoming neighborhoods, and abundant parks and recreation. Whether you're launching your career or laying down roots, Wheat Ridge offers a dynamic, connected environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

About the Surgeon :

Dr. Schafer is a Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing for over 25 years in the Wheat Ridge area. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of South Dakota.  Following dental school, she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery and certification in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at The Ohio State University.  Dr. Schafer has been named Top Dentist by 5280 Magazine from 2008-2025. She is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, as well as Diplomate for the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.  She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Colorado Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Schafer and her team pride themselves on creating a caring and compassionate environment where patients are at ease. Together they are devoted to creating the best outcome and experience for their patients.

About USOSM :

US Oral Surgery Management stands as the nation's foremost OMS Management Services Organization, dedicated to partnering with oral surgeons in private practice. Our mission is to provide unwavering operational and administrative support, allowing you to channel your energy into clinical innovation and delivering top-tier patient care. Within this collaborative framework, our surgeon partners maintain complete clinical autonomy, while benefiting from USOSM's distinctive business and marketing expertise to grow their practice. Whether you're currently in residency or considering a change, we invite you to explore why over 200 premier OMS nationwide have chosen to align their careers with US Oral Surgery Management. Please reach out at jade.vardeman@usosm.com for more information and visit our website at https : / / www.usosm.com / surgeon-opportunities / to see where else we’re hiring!