Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Relocation bonus

About Bright Smiles Community Clinic & Dental

Bright Smiles Community Clinic & Dental is a nonprofit community dental clinic dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, compassionate dental care for underserved communities across Minnesota. We primarily serve patients with Medical Assistance (Medicaid), MinnesotaCare, uninsured individuals, children, families, seniors, people with disabilities, and patients facing barriers to care.

Our mission is to remove financial, cultural, and systemic barriers to oral health care while delivering patient-centered, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Full-Time/ Part-Time General Dentist with strong experience in root canal therapy and simple to complex surgical extractions to support our expanding clinic hours and patient demand. This role is ideal for a provider looking for flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, while making a meaningful impact in a nonprofit, community-based setting.

Flexible Shift Options (Monday–Sunday)

We offer a variety of shorter and longer shifts to accommodate different provider schedules and availability, including:

Standard Shifts:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Shorter Shifts (Examples):

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Longer Shifts (Examples):

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Shifts are available Monday through Sunday. Providers may select consistent weekly shifts or flexible rotating schedules based on clinic needs and provider availability.

Key Responsibilities

Perform endodontic procedures (root canals)

Perform simple and complex surgical extractions

Provide urgent and emergency dental care for patients with pain and infection

Diagnose and treat advanced caries, abscesses, and complex restorative needs

Conduct comprehensive and limited exams and treatment planning

Collaborate with dental therapists, hygienists, assistants, and care coordinators

Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed patient care

Complete accurate clinical documentation in the EDR

Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, and Minnesota Board of Dentistry standards

Required Qualifications

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Active Minnesota dental license (or ability to obtain)

Demonstrated competence in root canals and surgical extractions

Commitment to serving underserved and diverse patient populations

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Plus Qualifications

Experience in community health, nonprofit, or public health dentistry

Comfort treating Medicaid/uninsured populations

Experience with patients with high dental anxiety or special health care needs

Bilingual or multilingual

Benefits (For Full-Time/Part-Time Employees W2/1099)

Competitive hourly/daily compensation

Malpractice insurance coverage under organizational policy

Flexible scheduling

Supportive nonprofit leadership and team environment

Opportunity to make direct community impact

Potential eligibility for state and federal loan repayment programs (if applicable to site designation)