Orthodontist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
We are THRILLED to be moving to our new, larger location in just a few months and are EXCITED to grow our ortho team!:)
At OWL Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we’re on a mission to make every visit a positive, joyful experience—for kids, parents, and our team. We’re looking for a skilled, compassionate Orthodontist to join our growing multi-specialty practice and provide exceptional care to our amazing patients.
Why You’ll Love OWL
- Pediatric-focused, high-energy environment
- Established patient base with strong internal referrals
- Fully digital office with modern technology (CBCT, 3Shape, etc.)
- Supportive team culture focused on collaboration and communication
- Flexible scheduling options that fit your lifestyle
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose and treat orthodontic cases in children, teens, and young adults
- Develop customized, patient-friendly treatment plans
- Educate patients and families in a clear, engaging way
- Work alongside pediatric dentists in a truly integrated team
- Maintain accurate records and ensure top-tier patient care
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD and completion of an accredited Orthodontic residency
- Active or eligible Illinois Dental License
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A friendly, kid-loving, team-first approach
What We Offer
- Health, dental, vision, accident, AD&D and life insurance
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Fitness reimbursement
- Friends & Family Discount
- CE and malpractice allowances
- Quarterly team outings, volunteer events, and family-included celebrations
- Flexible workdays (part-time or full-time options)
- Marketing support & strong community presence
- Experienced clinical and administrative support
- A dental home where fun, growth, and patient care come first
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity where you can grow, lead, and make a difference in young lives—we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and join the OWL family!
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat orthodontic cases for children, teens, and young adults while developing customized treatment plans. Collaborate with pediatric dentists in an integrated team to provide high-quality patient care and education.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Orthodontist at MyDentist Family a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Orthodontics (Dental) — ranked against 85 active Orthodontics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Orthodontics Career Context
Of the 31 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% have no call, 6% require no weekends.
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).
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