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Westphalia Holdings
Chicago, Illinois

Dentist

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$200K - $375K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist – Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

Full-Time or Part-Time | Doctor-Owned Private Practice | PPO/FFS Only | Comprehensive "Super GP" Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled, comprehensive General Dentist looking to practice the full scope of modern dentistry in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods?

We're seeking an experienced General Dentist to join our thriving doctor-owned private practice in Lincoln Park, Chicago. This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinician who enjoys practicing comprehensive dentistry, values clinical autonomy, and wants to join a collaborative team with exceptional patient demand.

This is not a limited bread-and-butter position. We're looking for a true Super GP who is comfortable diagnosing and treating a broad range of procedures while delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Established Patient Base
  • Walk into immediate production with consistent new patient flow and a loyal, established patient population.
  • Doctor-Owned & Operated
  • Practice in an environment focused on quality dentistry—not production quotas or private equity metrics.
  • Modern Clinical Environment

State-of-the-art technology, efficient workflows, and experienced clinical support allow you to focus on patient care.

  • Clinical Autonomy
  • Practice comprehensive dentistry with the freedom to treatment plan and provide the care your patients need.
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Full-time or part-time opportunities available based on your availability and career goals.
  • Partnership Opportunity
  • Long-term ownership potential available for the right clinician.

Compensation

  • Competitive daily guarantee during onboarding
  • Highly competitive collections-based compensation
  • Strong earning potential supported by consistent patient demand
  • Immediate production opportunities
  • Practice Highlights
  • PPO & Fee-for-Service patient base
  • No Medicaid or HMO
  • Fully digital practice
  • CBCT technology
  • Intraoral scanners
  • Modern operatories and digital workflows
  • Experienced assistants and strong hygiene program
  • Established referral reputation throughout the community
  • Clinical Scope

Due to the highly competitive Chicago market, we're seeking a dentist who enjoys providing a broad scope of comprehensive care and can confidently keep more treatment in-house.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable performing

  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Comprehensive restorative treatment
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Full-mouth treatment planning
  • Cosmetic procedures
  • Efficient, high-quality bread-and-butter dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Root canal therapy
  • Comfortable treating posterior teeth
  • Mandibular molar endodontics strongly preferred
  • Oral Surgery
  • Routine and surgical extractions
  • Surgical removal of straightforward third molars
  • Socket preservation and related procedures
  • Implant Dentistry
  • Straightforward surgical placement of single-unit dental implants
  • Restoration of implant cases
  • Comprehensive implant treatment planning
  • Candidates who routinely provide this broader scope of care will be especially successful in this position.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Illinois dental license (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care
  • Excellent communication and treatment planning skills
  • Comfortable practicing a broad scope of general dentistry

Experience with surgical extractions, molar endodontics, and straightforward implant placement strongly preferred

Why Lincoln Park?

  • Practice in one of Chicago's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering:
  • Vibrant restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
  • Beautiful lakefront access
  • Excellent public transportation
  • Thriving residential community
  • Convenient commute from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area

Benefits

  • Eligible full-time team members may receive:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Malpractice coverage
  • Continuing education support
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced doctors
  • Partnership opportunity for long-term growth

Ready to Practice Comprehensive Dentistry?

If you're a confident, patient-focused General Dentist who enjoys practicing a broad scope of dentistry—including advanced restorative procedures, mandibular molar endodontics, surgical extractions, and straightforward implant placement—we'd love to start a confidential conversation.

Apply today to learn more about this exceptional opportunity in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services including restorative, endodontic, and surgical procedures. Manage a broad scope of patient care within a doctor-owned private practice to keep treatment in-house.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cosmetic DentistryIntraoral ScanningDigital Workflow

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Westphalia Holdings a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$288k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
80% this job
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Westphalia Holdings

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Malpractice Coverage
Continuing Education Support
Mentorship
Partnership Opportunity