Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
NOW HIRING CURRENT DOCTORS AND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 GRADS!
Dental Dreams is actively hiring a Full-Time General Dentist to join our Battle Creek, Michigan clinic.
Join a busy, established practice with a strong patient base, a consistently full schedule, clinical autonomy, and the support you need to succeed from day one.
Experienced dentists and 2027 dental school graduates are encouraged to apply.
Dentist-Owned. Doctor-LED. Built for Your Success.
For over 20 years, Dental Dreams has been owned and operated by its founding dentist - not private equity. We make every decision from a clinician’s perspective, focused on what’s best for our patients and doctors.
Why Join Dental Dreams?
Great Dentists
We invest in hiring great dentists and support them with modern practices designed for high-quality patient care.
Great Experience
Our doctors perform all aspects of general dentistry and treat a wide range of clinical cases. You’ll have access to mentorship and support from experienced clinicians while maintaining complete autonomy over your treatment planning.
Find Your Purpose
We are committed to delivering high-quality dentistry to every community we serve, with a strong focus on expanding access to underserved populations. Build your career while making a meaningful impact.
Compensation
- Permanent Daily Minimum Guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average Full-Time Compensation: $290,000–$350,000+
- High patient volume with strong production opportunities
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
Clinical Practice Advantages
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced, top-rated clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Strong clinical and administrative support
You practice dentistry - we handle the business operations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
- Health & vision insurance
- Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
Ready to Get Started?
If you're looking for a busy practice, an established patient base, strong earning potential, and the autonomy to practice dentistry your way, we'd love to connect.
We're actively looking for a dentist who is ready to start now.
2027 Graduates: We encourage you to apply and learn more about the opportunity as you prepare to begin your dental career.
dentaldreams.com
Contact Aldo at (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform all aspects of general dentistry and manage a wide range of clinical cases. They will maintain complete autonomy over treatment planning while providing high-quality care to patients.
Requirements
The role is open to experienced dentists and 2027 dental school graduates. Candidates must be prepared to work in a busy, established clinical environment.
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $312k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $208k (middle half $155k–$300k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$312k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Michigan | 146 active | 5,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Battle Creek
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $201k≈ 0.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,159/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.5
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Battle Creek, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.