Associate Dentist
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Job Description
General Overview
Celebrating Smiles is seeking a General Dentist to join our thriving, technology-driven practice in Elgin, Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician who enjoys comprehensive dentistry and is looking to expand their clinical skills in a busy, well-established practice with a strong patient base.
We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through advanced technology and comprehensive treatment options.
Our practice utilizes modern technology, including iTero Scanners, digital radiography, intraoral cameras, and laser dentistry, allowing our providers to diagnose and treat with confidence and efficiency.
Our doctors also enjoy working in a Gold LEED-certified facility, built using advanced standards for energy efficiency, sustainability, and enhanced indoor air quality, creating a healthier and more comfortable environment for both patients and team members.
The ideal candidate will have experience or a strong interest in expanding their surgical skill set, including dental implants, extractions, and molar endodontics, while delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. We are seeking a clinician who is excited about building a long-term career with the practice, contributing to its continued growth, and taking advantage of the professional development and partnership opportunities available.
Why Join Celebrating Smiles?
- Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential
- Pathway to partnership opportunities
- Clinical autonomy with the ability to grow advanced surgical procedures
- Access to world-class continuing education and customized learning opportunities
- Collaboration with a network of highly skilled, technology-driven dentists
- Full-time position with Saturday hours required initially; the practice is committed to maintaining scheduling flexibility whenever possible and will work with the right candidate to create a sustainable long-term schedule
- Malpractice insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, vision, disability, HSA, and FSA benefit options
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Benefits and perks for you, your family, and even your pets
Whether you're an experienced dentist looking to continue growing your surgical skillset or a clinician seeking mentorship and long-term career development, Celebrating Smiles provides the technology, support, and opportunity to help you build the career you want.
Schedule: Full-time with up to two Saturdays per month. As the practice continues to grow, additional scheduling flexibility may become available.
Responsibilities
Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and carry out (or direct others in carrying out) oral health care services that are in the best interest of the patient.
Contribute towards a team oriented and collegiate environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members, as necessary.
Uphold the policy, protocol, and procedures in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.
Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities (continuing education support is available)
Participate in various community outreach initiatives, as necessary.
Qualifications
- DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Current, valid state license to practice dentistry (License must be in good standing) or eligible for licensure.
- Two years of practice experience, is preferred.
- Other certifications as required by state to include - CPR, DEA, etc.
Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 80% 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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