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 work collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality patient-centered services.
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)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $225k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $200k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)376 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$225k in purchasing power | North Dakota index 89.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in North Dakota | 5 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in North Dakota | 17 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 587 in the last 30 days | 430 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
21 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
21 jobs · 15 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 15 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
General Dentist
Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas
Dentist
Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois
Part Time Dentist
$250k-$350kStaff Dentist
$191k-$304kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Fargo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $293k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,094/mo≈ 7% 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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.