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 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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