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Premier Dentist Partners
Minnetonka, Minnesota

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150K - $200K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

As an Associate General Dentist, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive dental care to patients while contributing to the overall success of the dental practice. This position requires a strong commitment to patient satisfaction, excellent clinical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with the dental team.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat various dental conditions, including but not limited to cavities, gum disease, and oral infections.

  • Perform routine dental examinations, cleanings, and preventive treatments.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Interpret diagnostic images (X-rays) to assess oral health and identify issues.
  • Work closely with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other team members to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Collaborate with specialists for complex cases and referrals.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment plans, and clinical notes.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
  • Stay abreast of advancements in dentistry and continuously update clinical knowledge.
  • Participate in continuing education programs to enhance skills and maintain licensure.
  • Effectively communicate treatment plans, procedures, and post-operative care instructions to patients.
  • Address patient concerns and inquiries in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
  • Uphold the highest standards of clinical excellence and ethical conduct.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school.
  • Previous experience working in a general dentistry practice is preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong clinical skills in general dentistry procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to providing quality patient care.
  • Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Willingness to contribute to the success of the practice.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • FSA and HAS
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness
  • Dependent care FSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Perks and discounts through ADP & Benefits hub
  • Pet insurance

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DiagnosisTreatment planningX-ray interpretationClinical documentationTeam collaborationPreventive dentistry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Premier Dentist Partners 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

Of the 44 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 91% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $177k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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 pay$150k–$200kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$313k)400 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$177k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Minnesota21 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Minnesota128 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% no call · 91% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings612 in the last 30 days433 the 30 days before (+41%)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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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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.

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About Premier Dentist Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
FSA and HSA
Vision Insurance
401k
Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
Short Term Disability

Living in Minnetonka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$465k≈ 3.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,822/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.