Dentist
Listed compensation
$290k-$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 Full-Time General Dentists
Join a Practice Built by Dentists, for Dentists.
Whether you're a recent graduate ready to begin your career or an experienced dentist looking for your next opportunity, Dental Dreams offers the mentorship, autonomy, and earning potential to help you succeed from day one.
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 centered around supporting our doctors and delivering exceptional patient care.
Why Dentists Choose Dental Dreams
Comprehensive Clinical Experience
Treat a wide variety of general dentistry cases while building speed, confidence, and clinical excellence. Experienced mentors are available to support your growth every step of the way.
Make a Meaningful Impact
Help expand access to quality dental care in communities that need it most while building a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Modern, Fully Digital Practices
Work in state-of-the-art, paperless offices equipped with the technology and support you need to focus on patient care.
Compensation & Financial Security
- Permanent Daily Minimum Guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average Full-Time Earnings: $290,000–$350,000+
- High patient volume with immediate production opportunities
- Visa & permanent residency sponsorship available
Clinical Practice Advantages
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced, highly respected clinicians
- Full patient schedule from the start
- Freedom to select supplies and instruments
- Strong clinical and administrative support
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Flexible scheduling options
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Health and vision insurance
- Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to connect.
dentaldreams.com
Aldo Diaz | (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general dental care to patients in a high-volume clinical setting. Manage treatment planning and deliver exceptional patient care while utilizing modern digital dental technology.
Requirements
The position is open to both recent graduates and experienced dentists. Candidates must be licensed to practice dentistry and capable of working in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% 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)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k 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 | $290k–$350k | Dentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$288k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$320k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 184 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 559 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Rockford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $192k≈ 0.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,227/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.2
- 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.
BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.