Associate Dentist
Clear Lakes Dental
Coon Rapids, MN
Diagnose and treat oral diseases
Develop treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health
Perform dental procedures, including restorative and surgical
Promote preventive care and long-term oral health
Interpret diagnostic tools like x-rays and scans
Ensure safe use of anesthetics and monitor patient response
Associate Dentist – Clear Lakes Dental | No Gimmicks, Just Real Support
Let’s skip the fluff.
At Clear Lakes Dental, we’re reimagining the associate dentist experience—one that’s transparent, growth-focused, and built around real support. No bait-and-switch. No corporate nonsense.
Compensation & Perks (Real Talk)
Guaranteed base salary of $180,000 We just start higher—because you deserve it.
OR 30% of collections (whichever is greater) And it increases 2% annually, up to 40%. That’s real, long-term earning potential.
No restrictive covenants / non-competes We believe in keeping you here because you want to stay—not because you’re stuck.
$2,000 CE allowance (paid separately from salary) Many offices deduct CE from your earnings—we don’t. Plus, in-house CPR, HIPAA, and OSHA training is covered.
Health Insurance & 401(k) starting after 3 months Not 12. Not “someday.” We value you from the start.
Malpractice insurance provided
Holidays & PTO Work-life balance is a priority.
What’s It Like Working Here?
“No Stress, No Drama.” That’s our team motto. We handle the HR, paperwork, billing, marketing, and operations—so you can just focus on doing great dentistry.
Our clinics serve patients of all ages and accept nearly all insurances. We’re fast-paced, organized, and backed by an incredible support team that makes your day smoother and more productive.
Your Role as an Associate Dentist:
Diagnose and treat oral diseases
Develop treatment plans to maintain or restore oral health
Perform dental procedures, including restorative and surgical
Promote preventive care and long-term oral health
Interpret diagnostic tools like x-rays and scans
Ensure safe use of anesthetics and monitor patient response
Schedule & Job Details:
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Compensation Range: $180,000 – $370,000 per year
Work Setting: In-person
What You’ll Need:
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited program
Active Dental License (or eligibility to obtain one)
A commitment to high-quality, patient-first care
Ready to actually enjoy going to work? Join a dental practice that respects your time, pays you fairly, and helps you grow.
Apply today and let’s build something real together.
Clear Lakes Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About the Company
Clear Lakes Dental
Clear Lakes Dental is a Family Dentistry in Twin Cities that has been expanding since October 2017. Throughout the pandemic, we remained committed to serving our community by providing continuous care, including emergency dental services on weekends. With 8 convenient locations now open in Robbinsdale, East Saint Paul, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, West Saint Paul, Richfield, Eden Prairie, and Rochester; Clear Lakes Dental is dedicated to offering comprehensive dental treatments under one roof. We look forward to opening many new locations in 2025, expanding access to quality dental care across the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of dental procedures to our patients, so they can receive all their dental treatments in one place. We accept private insurance and Medical Assistance to make our services more accessible.