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Burnsville, Minnesota

Associate Dentist – Digital Practice + Path to Lead Role

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Part-Time

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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

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 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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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
64%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Burnsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,486/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.