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Edina, Minnesota

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

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 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.

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)410 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Minnesota127 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Staff Padsilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index62 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 18 employers
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3
$310k-350k
3
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
21%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Edina

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$603k
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.