Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist
Listed compensation
$55-$80/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We are seeking an Advanced Dental Therapist to join our team in St. Paul, MN. In this role, you will provide educational, clinical, and therapeutic services to children and adults under the general supervision of a dentist.
Responsibilities
- Provide preventive, restorative, and therapeutic dental care to patients.
- Educate patients and communities on oral health and disease prevention.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, treatment planning, and follow-up care.
- Deliver care in various settings, including outpatient clinics, nursing homes, group homes, and Head Start centers.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using Open Dental software.
- Follow all public health guidelines and best practices in dental therapy.
Why Work with Us?
- Competitive Compensation.
- Meaningful work improving access to quality dental care.
- Collaborative team environment with a focus on patient-centered care.
- Opportunities for professional development and community engagement.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in Dental Therapy or Advanced Dental Therapy from a CODA or Minnesota Board of Dentistry accredited
- Active or Qualified MN Dental Therapy License required
- Current CPR (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Knowledge of public health principles and practices preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of primary dental care and periodontal patient care
- Strong communication skills in English; additional language skills preferred based on clinic location
$55 - $80 an hour
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 28% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $114k–$166k | Mental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $51k–$92k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$142k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Minnesota | 139 active | 7,530 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 28% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota counselor listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 30% offer loan repayment242 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,563 in the last 30 days | 1,376 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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