General Dentist – Temporary Assignment | November 9–10 | $900–$1,000/Day
Listed compensation
$234k-$260k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About the Opportunity
PopUp Smiles is seeking an Illinois-licensed General Dentist for upcoming Dental Days in Alsip, Illinois, on November 9 and 10, 2026. We deliver comprehensive dental care directly to workplaces and communities using fully equipped mobile dental clinics. This short-term opportunity is ideal for a dentist who enjoys hands-on patient care, a collaborative team, and a change from the traditional office setting.
- Assignment Details
- Dates: November 9–10, 2026
- Actual work location: Alsip, IL 60803 (Chicago south suburbs)
- Posting location: Chicago, IL
- Compensation: $900–$1,000 per day, depending on experience
- Employment type: Temporary / independent contractor (1099)
- Availability: Please indicate whether you can work both dates or one of the two dates
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide patient examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
- Perform restorative dentistry, including fillings and crowns, including same-day crowns when appropriate
- Perform routine extractions and other general dentistry procedures within your training and comfort level
- Provide anterior root canal treatment when clinically appropriate and within your scope and comfort level
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and field staff to deliver safe, efficient care
- Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold patient safety standards
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Illinois dentist license
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Professional liability insurance appropriate for the assignment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong patient communication skills and a collaborative approach
Why PopUp Smiles?
- Fully equipped mobile dental clinics and operational support
- Opportunity to make care more accessible in workplaces and communities
Potential for Future Temporary Dental Days
We are filling coverage for November 9–10 in Alsip, Illinois. Please submit your resume and indicate which dates you are available. Qualified applicants will be contacted promptly.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform patient examinations, diagnoses, and treatment planning within a mobile dental clinic setting. They will also execute restorative procedures, extractions, and root canals while collaborating with the dental support team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$247k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $247k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $234k–$260k | Dentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$247k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 183 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 | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 589 in the last 30 days | 418 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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