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Apple Tree Dental
Saint Paul, Minnesota

Pediatric Licensed Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$27.5-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 17m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you a skilled and compassionate Licensed Pediatric Dental Assistant looking for a fulfilling career with a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our practice in Saint Paul, MN, where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on children’s oral health. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, patient-focused individual who is eager to support the delivery of high-quality dental care in a smaller, community-based setting.

The hours are: Tuesday - Friday, 7-4:30 PM

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Schedule – No nights or weekends!
  • Generous Paid Time Off – Plus 6 paid holidays and 12 hours of paid continuing education annually
  • 401(k) Matching – Up to 3% match
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus long-term and short-term disability
  • Scrub Allowance – We've got you covered!

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the pediatric dentist during examinations and procedures
  • Provide chairside support, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients
  • Educate children and parents on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Take and develop X-rays as required
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sterilized environment
  • Accurately document patient information and treatment plans

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required

Completion of an Accredited Dental Assisting Course

  • Active licensure in Minnesota, DANB certification, or equivalent state jurisprudence for performing specified tasks
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English
  • Passion for working with children and ensuring a positive dental experience
  • Minnesota Dental Radiology Certificate course to complete X-rays

$27.50 - $35 an hour

If you’re ready to advance your career while making a difference in children’s oral health, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and join our mission to provide high-quality dental care to our community!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric dental assistingPatient educationX-ray imagingSterilizationDocumentation

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Apple Tree Dental compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$57k–$73kDental Assistant median $48k (middle half $45k–$57k)209 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All dental assistant listings in Minnesota133 active5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment133 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,156 in the last 30 days763 the 30 days before (+52%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Minnesota figures use all dental assistants: too few Minnesota Pediatrics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Licensed Dental Assistant at Apple Tree Dental a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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$26-$30/hr
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$24-$28/hr
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$23-$26/hr
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$20-$24/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Apple Tree Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Mounds View, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Generous Paid Time Off
6 paid holidays
12 hours of paid continuing education annually
401(k) Matching up to 3%
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Scrub Allowance

Living in St. Paul

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,524/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.