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Edina, Minnesota

Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity

Dental Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)Part-Time

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Job Description

Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity

Location: Edina, MN

The The Staff Pad is partnering with a well-established, patient-centered dental practice in the Edina area to identify an Associate Dentist for a growth-oriented opportunity.

This role is ideal for a dentist who values quality dentistry, strong mentorship, and a collaborative team environment— with the ability to grow into a long-term position within the practice.

  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Established, implant-focused general dentistry practice
  • Direct mentorship from an experienced senior doctor
  • Supportive, tenured clinical team
  • Expansion-driven role with long-term stability
  • Opportunity to grow alongside the practice

About the Practice

  • Well-established general and implant dentistry practice
  • Warm, laid-back culture with a strong patient-first approach
  • Experienced team including multiple hygienists and dental assistants
  • Efficient, well-supported clinical environment
  • Located in a highly desirable Twin Cities suburb

The Opportunity

The practice is entering a growth phase, expanding hours and planning for a thoughtful provider transition. This creates an opportunity for an associate to step in, build relationships, and develop within a stable and supportive setting.

You’ll work closely with the senior doctor, gaining exposure to implant dentistry and advanced procedures, while building your own patient base over time.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry with exposure to implant cases
  • Collaborate closely with a tenured clinical support team
  • Partner with the senior doctor on mentorship and patient care
  • Contribute to practice growth as hours and patient demand expand

Who You Are

  • DDS or DMD with Minnesota licensure (or eligibility)
  • 2–5 years of experience preferred
  • Comfortable in a collaborative, patient-focused environment
  • Interested in expanding clinical skills, particularly in implants
  • Easygoing, personable, and team-oriented

Schedule

  • Part-time to start (2–3 days per week)
  • Friday availability strongly preferred
  • Opportunity to grow into additional days as the practice expands

What You Can Expect

  • Strong clinical support and mentorship
  • Autonomy in patient care without rigid production pressure
  • A stable, growth-minded environment focused on long-term success
  • Opportunity to build a lasting career within the practice

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services with a focus on implant cases while collaborating with a tenured clinical support team. Partner with the senior doctor to ensure high-quality patient care and contribute to the practice's growth.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree with Minnesota licensure or eligibility. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience is preferred, along with a collaborative and patient-focused mindset.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCollaborationCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity at The Staff Pad a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 78 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 84% 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).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Edina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$605k
Typical market rent
$2,015/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.