Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity
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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
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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Staff Pad holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 62 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)410 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Minnesota | 127 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Staff Pad | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index62 active listings |
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