Endodontist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Downtown & Metro Chicago Locations | Great Lakes Dental Partners

Ready to focus on exceptional clinical care while enjoying strong support, autonomy, and great patients? We’re looking for an Endodontist (part-time or full-time — let’s talk!) to join our network at some of Chicago’s most dynamic practice locations.

Locations

  • Downtown Dental River North — 676 N Michigan Ave, Ste 3500, Chicago, IL 60611
  • Downtown Dental Loop — 25 E Washington St, Ste 1921, Chicago, IL 60602
  • Manus Dental – Hyde Park — 1646 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615
  • Oak Park Dental Group — 7034 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60707

At GLDP, you’re part of a network where specialists thrive — backed by amazing teams, steady patient flow, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of GLDP

Competitive Compensation

Clinical Autonomy + Support: Maintain full control over treatment decisions while GLDP handles the business side — staffing, admin, operations — so you can focus on what you do best.

Built-In Patient Flow: Our strong reputation and marketing footprint mean consistent, quality patients scheduled and ready.

Collaborative Clinician Network: Connect with dentists and specialists across Chicago, sharing best practices and elevating care together.

Comprehensive Support & Culture: Our HR and operations teams make your experience smooth — from onboarding to daily needs — and our Core Values (Service, Mastery, Integrity, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Thinking) guide how we work and grow as a team.

Flexible Schedule Options: Whether you want a part-time rhythm or a fuller clinical week, we’ll work with you to design a schedule that fits your life and professional goals.

Ongoing Growth & Development: Continue sharpening your craft with access to education, training, and leadership opportunities within the GLDP network.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Provide exceptional endodontic care with precision, efficiency, and compassion
  • Deliver a patient experience that reflects GLDP’s commitment to excellence
  • Collaborate with office leaders to support clinical and operational flow
  • Uphold high standards of professionalism, compliance, and teamwork
  • Who We’re Looking For
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Valid dental license in Illinois (or ability to obtain)
  • 3+ years of clinical experience (specialty focus preferred)
  • Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset
  • Commitment to high quality patient care and excellence in clinical execution
  • Compliance with CE, CPR, OSHA, HIPAA and other regulatory requirements

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role that offers support, autonomy, community, and growth, GLDP is the place to be. We’re excited to talk with you about how you could fit into one — or more — of our downtown and metro practices.

Apply today and let’s explore what’s possible together!

Requirements

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years of practicing dentistry in a clinical setting.

Credentials

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and a valid dental license issued by the state in which you practice.

Licensing: Current Controlled Substance Licenses (if applicable) and compliance with all state and federal requirements, including continuing education (CE), CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building abilities. Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and working well both independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional endodontic care with precision and efficiency while maintaining high standards of clinical excellence. Collaborate with office leadership to ensure smooth operational flow and a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

EndodonticsClinical dentistryInterpersonal skillsTreatment planningCollaboration

Endodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs

11
<$280k
11
$280k-340k
3
$340k-400k
2
$400k-460k
2
$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
22%
Relocation assistance
22%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$300k-$500k
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$230k-$461k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Clinical Autonomy
Built-In Patient Flow
Collaborative Clinician Network
Ongoing Growth & Development