Associate Dentist - Full-Time | Established Patient Base | Private Practice
Compensation
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Job Description
The Staff Pad has partnered a reputed dentist clinic in Minnetonka, MN to identify an experienced Associate Dentist to join their growing practice.
You'll work alongside an experienced lead dentist in a collaborative environment with modern technology and autonomy to build lasting patient relationships.
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 30–40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of dental conditions, including cavities, gum disease, and oral infections
- Perform routine dental examinations, cleanings, and preventive treatments
- Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on individual patient needs
- Interpret diagnostic X-rays to assess oral health and identify treatment needs
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other team members to deliver exceptional patient care
- Coordinate with specialists for complex cases and patient referrals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and best practices
- Stay current with advancements in dentistry through continuing education and professional development
- Participate in continuing education programs to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills
- Clearly communicate treatment plans, procedures, and post-operative care instructions to patients
- Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism, compassion, and empathy
- Follow infection control and safety protocols to maintain a safe clinical environment
- Uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence, ethics, and patient care
What We Are Looking For
- Education, Licensure & Experience
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from an accredited dental school
- Active Minnesota dental license or ability to obtain licensure
- 5–10 years of general dentistry experience preferred
- Additional Skills & Attributes
- Comfortable working independently with minimal mentorship
- Strong clinical, diagnostic and treatment planning skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Driven, personable, and growth-oriented
- High level of professionalism and ethical conduct
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and privacy
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient care
- Willingness to contribute to the success and growth of the practice
Why This Opportunity?
- Modern practice equipped with a Lumos intraoral scanner
- Endodontic equipment and Denticon practice management software
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Established and growing patient base
- Opportunity to increase production and achieve long-term professional success
- Healthy work-life balance alongside experienced providers
- Long-term career growth with a respected private practice
What You Can Expect
Benefits
- Paid time off & paid Holidays
- Medical, Vision, Accident, Voluntary Life/AD&D & Pet insurance
- FSA and HSA + Dependent care FSA
- 401k + Short-term & Long-term disability
- Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance program
- Perks and discounts through ADP & Benefits hub
If you're an experienced dentist who is motivated to grow, values patient relationships, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you. Join a collaborative, technology-driven practice where you'll have the opportunity to expand a thriving patient base while building a rewarding long-term career.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Minnesota dental license. A minimum of 5–10 years of general dentistry experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $207k (middle half $185k–$275k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Minnesota | 22 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Minnesota | 131 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment131 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 620 in the last 30 days | 430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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