Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity

The Staff Pad; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

The Staff Pad in Minneapolis, United States, is seeking an Associate Dentist focused on implants with strong mentorship. This part-time role (2–3 days/week, Fridays strongly preferred) offers growth into a long-term position with a supportive, patient-first team.

Opportunity to build a patient base and gain implant experience in a collaborative setting. Ideal candidates hold a DDS or DMD and Minnesota licensure eligibility, with 2–5 years of experience and an interest in expanding clinical

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required and Minnesota licensure eligibility.
• 2–5 years of experience preferred.
• Interest in implants and implant cases.
• Able to work in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry with exposure to implant cases.
• Collaborate closely with a tenured clinical support team.
• Partner with the senior doctor on mentorship and patient care.
• Contribute to practice growth as hours and patient demand expand.

Skills

Team-oriented

Patient-focused

Mentorship

Implant interest

Education

DDS or DMD

Minnesota licensure eligibility

Job description

Associate Dentist – Implant-Focused Practice + Mentorship Opportunity

Minneapolis, United States | Posted on 08/28/2026

The Staff Padis partnering with awell-established, patient-centered dental practice in the Edina area toidentify anAssociate Dentistfor a growth-oriented opportunity.

This role is ideal for a dentist whovaluesquality dentistry, strong mentorship, and a collaborative teamenvironment— with the ability to grow into a long-term position within thepractice.

Schedule: Part-Time | 2–3 days/week | Fridaysstrongly preferred | Additional days as practice grows

The Opportunity

The practice is expanding, offering an associate thechance to build a patient base, gain implant experience, and grow alongside asenior doctor.

Why This Practice & Opportunity Stand Out

• Joina well-established general and implant-focused dentistry practice
• Receivedirect mentorship from an experienced senior doctor
• Workalongside a supportive, tenured team of hygienists and dental assistants
• Enjoya warm, laid-back culture with a strong patient-first approach
• Practicein an efficient, well-supported clinical environment
• Enjoyclinical autonomy without rigid production pressure
• Bepart of an expansion-driven role offering long-term stability
• Growalongside the practice as it continues to expand
• Locatedin a highly desirable Twin Cities suburb

What You’ll Do

• Providecomprehensive general dentistry with exposure to implant cases
• Collaborateclosely with a tenured clinical support team
• Partnerwith the senior doctor on mentorship and patient care
• Contributeto practice growth as hours and patient demand expand

  What We Are Looking For
  

  • DDSor DMD
  • Eligiblefor Minnesota licensure
  • 2–5years of experience preferred
  • Comfortablein a collaborative, patient-focused environment
  • Interestedin expanding clinical skills, particularly in implants
  • Easygoing,personable, and team-oriented

  If you’re a compassionate and patient-focuseddentist looking for a supportive setting where you can make an impact andcontinue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you.