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Park Dental
Duluth, Minnesota

Dentist - Downtown Duluth

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$155k-$200k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • $60,000 Sign-On Bonus!!!
  • We currently have a doctor associate opportunity at our Duluth/Downtown Practice location.
  • Starting Wage Range: $155,000 - $200,000 annually with incentive opportunities

For the sixth year in a row, we have earned Five gold stars and have been voted by the Star Tribune readers as Minnesota’s Best Dentist! This recognition affirms that Park Dental ranks among the best employers in Minnesota – a fact we have long believed, but it's exciting to receive some external validation.

We are extremely honored to be recognized as one of the top 200 companies this year. Our goals are to be a great place to work for our doctors and team members and to be an outstanding dental provider for our patients.

We are pleased to offer professional career opportunities to experienced doctors and recent graduates alike—opportunities that provide professional challenge, stability, personal growth and the potential for real ownership. As a doctor-owned group, our doctors are very engaged in achieving our mission to improve people’s lives. They have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by improving the oral health of our patients and the community.

Doctors are involved in all aspects of our group practice. Our outstanding doctors and team members, patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and exceptional services have resulted in the growth of our practices throughout the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based dental care with a patient-first approach
  • Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants, specialists, and support teams
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation
  • Build lasting relationships with patients and the communities you serve
  • Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Work Schedule: M: 11a-6pT: 9a-4W: 7a-2Th: 7a-2F: 7a-2

*Flexible Schedule 4-5 days a week

Company Information

What Makes This Opportunity Special

At Park Dental, you'll find more than just your next opportunity. You'll find a place to build a meaningful and rewarding career. Our doctor led culture empowers you to practice with clinical autonomy while benefiting from the collaboration, mentorship, and support of an experienced team.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the resources, technology, and flexibility to provide exceptional patient care while continuing to grow professionally.

Park Dental is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced doctors and recent graduates. Candidates must be capable of providing patient-centered care and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient education

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$178k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $180k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$155k–$200kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)402 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$180k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Minnesota124 active5,775 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 14% offer loan repayment124 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$255k
2
$260k
9
$290k-325k
4
$325k-360k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 17 employers
CME allowance
75%
401k / retirement match
70%
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Loan repayment
10%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Park Dental

Dentists
Minneapolis/St. Paul
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$60,000 Sign-On Bonus
Flexible Schedule (4-5 days/week)

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$306k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,434/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.