Dentist
Listed compensation
$200K+
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-Time Associate Dentist – Fargo, North Dakota
Dakota Smiles Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is seeking a motivated, high-quality Associate Dentist to join our fully digital, growth-focused practice.
About Us
We provide comprehensive dentistry in a modern, patient-centered environment. Our office features a fully digital workflow and an in-house lab, allowing you to deliver efficient, high-level restorative care.
Learn more about our practice at: dakotasmilesfm.com
What We Offer
- Full-time position
- $200,000+ earning potential (based on production)
- Fully digital practice with in-house lab support
- Comprehensive dentistry (preventive, restorative, cosmetic)
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- What We’re Looking For
- DDS/DMD and eligible for North Dakota licensure
- Motivated, growth-minded clinician
- Committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive dentistry
Strong Communication and Patient Care Skills
- If you’re driven to deliver excellent dentistry in a modern, technology-forward practice, we’d love to connect.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will provide comprehensive preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care in a modern, digital environment. They will utilize in-house lab support to deliver high-quality patient-centered treatment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and be eligible for North Dakota licensure. The role requires a motivated clinician with strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality dentistry.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Dakota Smiles 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
Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| 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)406 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | North Dakota index 89.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in North Dakota | 18 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
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Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 21 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Dakota Smiles
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fargo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $295k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,079/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.9
- State income tax
- Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.