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Northland Health Centers
Minot, North Dakota

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$185k

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Northland Health Centers is hiring a Dentist to help expand access to quality oral healthcare as a Mission-Driven Organization. In this onsite role, you’ll provide comprehensive dental care while continuing to develop skills in patient-centered treatment and strong clinical decision-making.

Key responsibilities include diagnosing oral conditions and creating treatment plans; restoring and preserving teeth and gums; providing preventive services and patient education; fitting dental appliances when needed; and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Required Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD
  • Licensed to practice in the State of North Dakota
  • DEA registration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment and Excellent Communication Skills

If you’re ready to launch your career and grow with a supportive team, apply today.

Total Rewards

Compensation and support include $160,000–$185,000 per year, a signing bonus, and relocating/moving reimbursement. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; a Health Savings Account; Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays; Continuing Education; and License Renewal support.

As a Mission-Driven Organization and National Health Service Corps site, Northland Health Centers also offers access to Student Loan Repayment Programs (eligibility-based), and more.

Your Typical Day

Our onsite hours remain consistent-Monday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM-providing a predictable schedule that supports exceptional patient care.

Throughout the day, you'll balance comprehensive exams, patient consultations, and clinical procedures while educating patients and ensuring they feel informed and comfortable with their treatment.

Working alongside a collaborative dental team, you'll help maintain an efficient schedule, accurately document patient care, and coordinate follow-up treatment.

As part of our mission-driven organization, you'll care for a diverse patient population that offers meaningful clinical experiences, allowing you to strengthen your clinical skills, exercise sound judgment, and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Northland Health Centers has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The dentist will provide comprehensive oral healthcare, including diagnosing conditions, creating treatment plans, and performing restorative procedures. Additionally, the role involves educating patients, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating with the dental team to ensure efficient patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess a valid license to practice in the State of North Dakota. A DEA registration is required, along with strong clinical judgment and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planning

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% 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 ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $194k in an average-cost state. 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job
Loan repayment
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of General Dentistry (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Minot

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$274k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,260/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.0
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 · Minot, ND 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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About Northland Health Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Turtle Lake, ND
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays