Dental Recruitment and Careers

The field of dentistry is a fascinating profession filled with numerous personal and professional rewards.  There are many compelling reasons to choose dentistry as a career, ranging from the personal satisfaction of providing an essential community health service to the great public service provided by dental educators and research professionals.  

The market demand for dental professionals in Minnesota today is excellent, with opportunities available for all members of the dental care team.  Dentists, hygienists, assistants and dental lab technicians are all valuable and fascinating career options.

This section of the MDA website provides a wealth of information for students just contemplating dentistry as a profession to seasoned professionals who are looking at transitioning their practices.  The Dental Careers section provides information on each type of dental professional with information on educational requirements and accredited schools.

Our Rural Recruitment section provides valuable resources for communities looking to recruit not only dental professionals, but health care professionals of all types.  The challenges that rural communities face are unique and this section provides useful tools to help leaders plan for and provide vital healthcare resources for their communities.

Finally, our Classified Ads section is designed to assist job seekers with finding current job openings and practices for sale, as well as help dentists to find dental team members or assist with selling their practice. This automated system provides options for both online postings and print advertisements in the MDA’s professional journal.