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Chicago, Illinois

General Dentist – Temporary Assignment | November 9–10 | $900–$1,000/Day

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Listed compensation

$234k-$260k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

DiagnosisClinical record maintenanceCollaboration

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$234k–$260kDentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$247k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois183 active5,724 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 79% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 8% offer loan repayment183 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings589 in the last 30 days418 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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2
<$250k
4
$250k-300k
7
$300k-310k
4
$310k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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

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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.