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Burnsville, Minnesota

Associate Dentist – Digital Practice + Path to Lead Role

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Associate Dentist – Digital Practice + Path to Lead Role

Location: Burnsville, MN

The The Staff Pad is partnering with a modern, fully digital dental practice in the Burnsville area to identify an Associate Dentist for a unique growth and succession opportunity.

This role is ideal for a dentist who wants hands-on mentorship, advanced technology, and a clear path to stepping into a primary clinical role over time.

  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Clear succession path into a lead clinical position
  • Fully digital, tech-forward practice environment
  • Strong mentorship with gradual autonomy
  • Opportunity to expand skills in endo, extractions, and sleep dentistry
  • Stable, established patient base

About the Practice

  • Established general dentistry practice with a strong community presence
  • Collaborative team including multiple hygienists and dental assistants
  • Fully digital workflow — no traditional film
  • Efficient systems designed to support high-quality patient care

Technology Highlights Include

  • Intraoral scanning and digital workflow integration
  • Cone beam / 3D imaging (CBCT)
  • Advanced endodontic systems and tools
  • Clear aligner treatment capabilities

The Opportunity

The incoming associate will work closely with the current provider, gaining independence over time and ultimately stepping into a primary clinical role.

You’ll Have the Opportunity To

  • Build strong patient relationships from an existing base
  • Grow into independent clinical leadership
  • Develop skills across a broad scope of dentistr
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry services
  • Perform procedures including endo, extractions, and sleep-related treatments
  • Utilize advanced digital tools for diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Collaborate with the lead provider on patient care and mentorship
  • Contribute to patient growth and long-term practice success

Who You Are

  • DDS or DMD (or eligible for Minnesota licensure)
  • 2–3 years of experience preferred
  • Strong communicator who connects easily with patients and team members
  • Confident working independently while also valuing mentorship
  • Growth-minded and interested in long-term opportunity

Schedule: 3–4 days per week to start (Monday–Thursday)

Opportunity to expand schedule as the practice grows

What You Can Expect

  • A clear path toward increased responsibility and leadership
  • Supportive mentorship with room to grow independently
  • Access to advanced technology that enhances clinical care
  • A stable, growth-oriented environment designed for long-term success

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services, including endodontics, extractions, and sleep-related treatments. They will collaborate with the lead provider to manage patient care while utilizing advanced digital diagnostic and treatment planning tools.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and be eligible for Minnesota licensure. A minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a growth-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cone beam imaging

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist – Digital Practice + Path to Lead Role at The Staff Pad a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 62 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Minnesota127 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Staff Padsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index62 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
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3
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3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
21%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Burnsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,493/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
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 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.