Endodontist

DentistNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

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, efficiency, and compassion. Collaborate with office leaders to support clinical and operational flow.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

CollaborationInterpersonal Skills

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, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 10% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois177 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
New Endodontics listings83 in the last 30 days27 the 30 days before (+207%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Great Lakes Dental Partnerssilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index5 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Endodontist at Great Lakes Dental Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Dentist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
5
<$235k
4
$235k-275k
9
$275k-315k
2
$315k-355k
2
$355k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs
401k / retirement match
72%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Visa sponsorship
22%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

General Dentist

Smile Brands · Murphy, Texas

$200k-$400k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Associate Dentist | Private Practice, Not a DSO | Mentorship + Modern Digital Office | North Phoenix

$220k-$340k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.5
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Great Lakes Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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