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Red Wing, Minnesota

Associate Dentist – Full-Time | Leadership Track & Career Growth

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$185k-$215k

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Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a well-established, patient-centered dental practice in southeastern Minnesota to identify a qualified Associate Dentist for a high-opportunity role with strong earning potential and long-term leadership potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist seeking immediate production, a collaborative clinical environment, and a clear path for professional growth within a thriving, community-focused practice.

Schedule: Full-Time

Why This Opportunity?

  • Join an established general dentistry practice with a strong reputation for quality patient care
  • Work alongside a tenured clinical team with dedicated hygienists and dental assistants
  • Step into a loyal, growing patient base with strong demand for care
  • Potential for long-term clinical growth and leadership, with mentorship available for newer dentists
  • Practice in a scenic Mississippi River town with convenient access to the Twin Cities and Rochester
  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide comprehensive general dentistry services
  • Build lasting relationships with patients and the local community
  • Collaborate with the clinical support team to deliver high-quality care
  • Contribute to the continued success of the practice
  • What We’re Looking For

The practice welcomes both new graduates and experienced dentists who are seeking a supportive environment and opportunities for long-term career development.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD degree
  • Eligibility for Minnesota dental licensure
  • Additional Attributes
  • Patient-focused and collaborative approach to care
  • Interest in long-term clinical development and leadership

What You Can Expect

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation: Approximately 35% of collections
  • Guaranteed daily rate available based on experience
  • Strong earning potential

Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and retirement options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • FSA/HSA options

Disability Coverage and Additional Voluntary Benefits

If you’re ready to join a collaborative dental team and make a meaningful impact in a community-focused practice, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this opportunity and take the next step in your dental career.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to a loyal and growing patient base. Collaborate with a tenured clinical support team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical collaborationTreatment planningCommunication

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 38% have no call, 85% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $203k 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
Listed pay$185k–$215kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)371 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$203k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Minnesota128 active5,805 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 38% no call · 85% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMinnesota healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$240k
4
$240k-275k
7
$275k-310k
4
$310k-345k
2
$345k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% 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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Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and retirement options
Paid time off and holidays
FSA/HSA options
Disability coverage
Additional voluntary benefits

Living in Red Wing

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,443/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

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