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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)404 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Minnesota | 127 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Staff Pad | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index62 active listings |
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