Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Minnesota Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Salary data

Dentist Salary in Minnesota

Statewide Minnesota figures for dentists.

Minnesota median

$219,200

BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025

Minnesota range

$194,990–$220,230

vs. national

+28%

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Minnesota

3 employers have 51 open dentist roles in Minnesota, led by Pacific Dental Services with 26 openings.

Pacific Dental Services26 open Heartland Dental19 open Smile Brands6 open

About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across Minnesota hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Minnesota right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 51 live dentist openings in Minnesota. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Minnesota?

The Minnesota median for dentists is $219,200 a year, +28% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Minnesota?

The Minnesota Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dentists in Minnesota. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Minnesota licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Minnesota?

The Minnesota listings currently come from 3 employers, including Pacific Dental Services (26), Heartland Dental (19), and Smile Brands (6).

05Which Minnesota cities have the most dentists openings?

Across the Minnesota listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Woodbury (9), St. Louis Park (5), Bloomington (4), Maple Grove (3), and Apple Valley (2).

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