Associate Dentist

The Dental Center of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity purchase option

Job summary

The Dental Center of Eagan is seeking a skilled associate dentist to join our established, doctor-owned general practice in Minnesota.

This part-time role starts with negotiable hours (preferred Tuesday and Friday) and offers the potential to purchase equity within 12–24 months under mutually agreed terms. You will deliver comprehensive dentistry while collaborating with the owner to learn the practice and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general dentistry experience.
• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented, patient-centered practice.
• Strong communication and professionalism to contribute to collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Dental charting and treatment planning
• Prophylaxis, scaling, and periodontal care
• Oral hygiene instruction and patient education
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration
• Scheduling and coordination of care
• Working with diverse patient needs

Skills

Dental charting

Treatment planning

Prophylaxis & scaling

Patient education

Local anesthesia

CPR certification

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

DDS/DMD

Minnesota dental license

Job description

We are a well-established, patient-centered family/doctor-owned general dental practice seeking a skilled and motivated dentist to join our growing team. Our practice has earned a strong reputation for delivering quality clinical care in a warm, family-friendly setting, supported by a loyal patient base developed over many years. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values continuity of care, professionalism, and long-term practice growth.

This associate role is designed for a dentist who wants to build a meaningful future in a thriving general practice. The position begins with part-time hours, with initial scheduling negotiable. Preferred availability is Tuesday and Friday, with the potential to increase days based on patient needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the current owner to learn the practice, understand the patient base, and integrate with the team. For the right individual, there is an opportunity to purchase equity within 12–24 months under mutually agreed terms. This opening is available due to the continued growth of the practice.

We are looking for a dentist with at least 2 years of experience who is comfortable providing comprehensive general dentistry in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

• Dental charting and treatment planning
• Calculus removal, prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, and periodontal treatment
• Oral hygiene instruction and patient education
• Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration
• CPR certification
• Scheduling and coordination of care
• Working with special needs patients

The ideal candidate is confident, compassionate, and committed to building long-term patient relationships. Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach are essential. A college-level educational background is expected, along with the professionalism to contribute positively to a collaborative practice culture.