Associate Dentist – Flexible Schedule + Expanded Clinical Scope
Compensation
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Job Description
Associate Dentist – Flexible Schedule + Expanded Clinical Scope
Location: Minnetonka, MN
The The Staff Pad is partnering with an established, patient-focused dental practice in the Minnetonka area to identify an Associate Dentist for a flexible, growth-oriented opportunity.
This role is ideal for a dentist seeking schedule flexibility, clinical variety, and a collaborative team environment — with the ability to shape both their schedule and scope of practice.
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Flexible schedule with input on days and hours
- Opportunity to expand into endo, oral surgery, and implants
- Supportive, tight-knit clinical team
- Established patient base with consistent demand
- Balanced environment focused on quality patient care
About the Practice
- Established general dentistry practice with a strong community presence
- Collaborative, close-knit team environment
- Efficient workflow with a focus on patient experience
- Opportunity to incorporate a broader scope of procedures based on your interests
- What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive general dentistry services
- Optionally perform procedures such as endodontics, oral surgery, and implants
- Collaborate closely with a small, experienced clinical team
- Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care
Who You Are
- DDS or DMD (or eligible for Minnesota licensure)
- 2–3 years of experience preferred
- Flexible, collaborative, and patient-focused
- Interested in shaping your schedule and clinical scope
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented environment
Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility on days and hours
What You Can Expect
- A flexible, lifestyle-friendly schedule
- Opportunity to expand your clinical skillset at your own pace
- Supportive team culture with strong collaboration
- A stable, patient-focused environment with long-term potential
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to an established patient base. Optionally perform specialized procedures including endodontics, oral surgery, and implants while collaborating with a clinical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and be eligible for Minnesota licensure. A minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist – Flexible Schedule + Expanded Clinical Scope at The Staff Pad a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)420 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Minnesota | 127 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Minnesota healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment127 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Dentistry listings | 213 in the last 30 days | 209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Staff Pad | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index62 active listings |
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