General Dentist
Listed compensation
$200k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while providing exceptional care to your patients.
We combine the autonomy and personal feel of private practice with the resources and support of a larger organization. You’ll have the clinical freedom to make decisions for your patients, while having access to experienced teammates, continuing education and operational support when you need it.
Whether you’re an experienced dentist or early in your career, you’ll be part of a collaborative clinical community focused on helping you grow, build lasting patient relationships and do your best work.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and the support you need to provide exceptional care.
Keep growing with complimentary CE and training in areas such as implants, endodontics, clear aligners and more.
Learn from a clinical community with regular clinical discussions and access to experienced colleagues and mentors.
- Build a great team and create a culture of collaboration, accountability and empowerment.
- Get real support—not red tape from operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing and compliance teams.
- Focus on dentistry while our support teams help with the operational side of running a practice.
- Build lasting patient relationships and make a meaningful impact on the health of your community.
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
- Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
- Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
- Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
- Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
- Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current CPR certification.
- Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
- A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.
Compensation
Earn over $200,000 per year
About Us
Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.
Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.
Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com
Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Smile Brands a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $213k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $200k | Dentist median $225k (middle half $170k–$250k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$213k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Wisconsin | 177 active | 5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 79% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 562 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+34%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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