Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Full-Time General Dentist
NOVEMBER 2026 START | MONDAY–FRIDAY + 1 SATURDAY PER MONTH
Dental Dreams is seeking a Full-Time General Dentist to join our Saginaw, Michigan clinic beginning in November 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dentist looking to join a dentist-owned practice with a strong patient base, modern technology, clinical autonomy, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career.
Dentist-Owned. Doctor-LED.
For over 20 years, Dental Dreams has been owned and operated by its founding dentist — not private equity. Every decision we make is from a clinician’s perspective, focused on what’s best for our patients and our doctors.
Why Join Dental Dreams?
Great Dentists
We invest in hiring great dentists and support them with modern, state-of-the-art, fully digital facilities 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 receive 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.
Full-Time Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 1 Saturday per month
- November 2026 start
- Full patient schedule
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 earning potential
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship available
Clinical Practice Advantages
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced, highly respected clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Fully digital and paperless office
- Freedom to select supplies and instruments
- Strong clinical and administrative support
You practice dentistry - we handle the business operations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Health & vision insurance
- Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
Ready to Make Your Next Move?
If you're looking for a full-time opportunity in Saginaw with a November start, we'd love to connect and tell you more about Dental Dreams.
dentaldreams.com
Contact Aldo at (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform all aspects of general dentistry and manage a full patient schedule with complete autonomy over treatment planning. They will also provide high-quality care while focusing on the needs of the local community and underserved populations.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified dentist capable of working in a full-time capacity starting in November 2026. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work in a fast-paced, digital dental office environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 70% 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).
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- No weekends
Living in Saginaw
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $157k≈ 0.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,071/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 90.9
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Saginaw, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.