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Smile Brands
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

General Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K+

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Earn $200K+ | Clinical Autonomy + Growth | Full-Time or Part-Time

At Midwest Dental in St. Louis Park, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll experience the best of both worlds, the clinical freedom and patient relationships of a private practice combined with the resources, stability, and support of a nationally recognized dental organized.

We're seeking a patient-focused dentist who is excited to grow their career, lead a strong team, and make a lasting impact in a thriving community just minutes from downtown Minneapolis.

Why Dentists Love It Here

Clinical autonomy that empowers you – Practice the way you were trained with the support you need, not micromanagement.

Grow your skills continuously – Access complimentary CE and hands-on training in implants, endodontics, clear aligners, and more.

Built-in mentorship & collaboration – Connect with experienced doctors, clinical mentors, and quarterly peer learning discussions designed to help you thrive.

A strong team behind you – Lead an engaged, well-supported team with systems designed to keep your days efficient and stress lower.

Support that actually supports you – From operations and recruiting to marketing and compliance, our experts handle the behind-the-scenes work so you can focus on patient care.

A culture that values people first – We believe great dentistry starts with happy providers, strong teams, and meaningful patient relationships.

At Midwest Dental, you’re not just joining a practice — you’re joining a clinical community invested in your success and long-term growth.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining)
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

Earn over $200,000+ per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryClinical examsTreatment planningTeam leadershipRegulatory complianceCommunication

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 74% 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).

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

10
<$285k
10
$285k-350k
3
$390k
2
$415k-480k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
54%
Relocation assistance
25%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Endodontist

Freedom Dental Health · Wilmington, Delaware

$500K+
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$230k-$461k
#4

General Dentist

$200k-$450k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in St. Louis Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$399k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,854/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts