Associate Dentist – Digital Practice + Path to Lead Role
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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
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 Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dentistry Career Context
Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 78 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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