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Minnetonka, Minnesota

Associate Dentist - Full-Time | Established Patient Base | Private Practice

DentistNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 18m ago · Verified live

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

Diagnostic skillsPatient communicationX-ray interpretationOrganizational skillsCollaboration

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $207k (middle half $185k–$275k)53 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Minnesota22 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Minnesota131 active5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment131 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings620 in the last 30 days430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Minnesota figures use all dentists: too few Minnesota General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 19 employers
5
<$235k
7
$235k-275k
11
$275k-315k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
29%
Visa sponsorship
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Dentist

$302k-$312k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
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Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Minnetonka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$465k
Typical market rent
$1,822/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.