Associate Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$300k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading dental practice in Chicago, IL, to recruit an experienced and dependable Associate Dentist.
This is an opportunity to provide quality patient care, build lasting patient relationships, and work alongside a collaborative dental team in a supportive clinical environment.
Schedule: Full-Time
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and treat dental conditions, including tooth decay, gum disease, and oral infections
- Perform comprehensive dental examinations, evaluations, and preventive procedures
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients' oral health needs
- Review dental X-rays and diagnostic findings to determine appropriate treatment
- Perform general and restorative dental procedures within the scope of licensure
- Collaborate with dental hygienists, assistants, and specialists to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate patient records, treatment plans, and clinical documentation
- Educate patients on treatment options, procedures, and post-treatment care
- Address patient questions and concerns with professionalism and compassion
- Follow infection control, HIPAA, patient safety, and applicable regulatory standards
- Maintain current knowledge of dental advancements and evidence-based practices
- Contribute to a positive team environment and participate in ongoing professional development
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience
- DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school
- Active and unrestricted Illinois dental license
- Previous general dentistry experience preferred
- Proficiency in general and restorative dental procedures
Additional Skills and Qualifications
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality patient care
- Professionalism, integrity, and sound ethical judgment
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Commitment to continued learning and clinical development
What You Can Expect
- Clinical autonomy and independence in patient care
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive training and professional development
- Career advancement and leadership opportunities
- Mentorship and peer support
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee perks, discounts, and pet insurance
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced dentist who values quality patient care and enjoys working in a collaborative practice, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your dental career!
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Dentist will diagnose and treat various dental conditions while performing comprehensive examinations and restorative procedures. They are also responsible for collaborating with the dental team to coordinate patient care and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active, unrestricted Illinois dental license. Previous experience in general dentistry is preferred, along with strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% 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 ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $275k 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–$300k | Dentist median $300k (middle half $250k–$300k)124 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$275k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Dentistry listings in Illinois | 48 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Illinois | 184 active | 5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 620 in the last 30 days | 430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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