Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Full-Time General Dentist
Join a Practice Built by Dentists, for Dentists.
Our doctors enjoy clinical autonomy, strong mentorship, modern technology, and a consistently full patient schedule. We're looking for a dentist who is ready to join an established practice and make an impact, while 2027 dental school graduates are also encouraged to apply and learn more about the opportunity.
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 throughout your career.
Make a Meaningful Impact
Help expand access to quality dental care in communities that need it most while building a rewarding and fulfilling career.
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 strong production opportunities
- Visa & permanent residency sponsorship available
Clinical Practice Advantages
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced, highly respected clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Strong clinical and administrative support
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Health and vision insurance
- Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
Ready to Learn More?
dentaldreams.com
Aldo Diaz | (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
Provide general dentistry care to a full patient schedule, treating a wide variety of cases and making independent treatment-planning decisions. Support access to quality dental care in the community while developing clinical speed, confidence, and excellence with mentorship and practice support.
Requirements
The posting seeks a general dentist ready to join an established practice; 2027 dental school graduates are also encouraged to apply. No specific years of experience or education credential is stated as a requirement.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 48 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k 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 | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $254k (middle half $188k–$295k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 190 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 88% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 7% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 564 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
19 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
15 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$250k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
25 more from Dental Dreams
See all 26 Dental Dreams jobsLiving in Chicago
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $354k≈ 1.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,311/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.