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Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250k-$300k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 18m ago · Verified live

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

Restorative dentistryDiagnostic skillsTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsHIPAA compliancePatient education

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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$300kDentist median $300k (middle half $250k–$300k)124 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$275k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Illinois48 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Illinois184 active5,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 32% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings620 in the last 30 days430 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Illinois figures use all dentists: too few Illinois General Dentistry postings state pay.

Top Dentist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$240k
6
$240k-280k
9
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
26%
Visa sponsorship
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#2

Dentist

Dental Dreams · Chicago Heights, Illinois

$290k-$350k
#3

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
#4

Staff Dentist

$191k-$304k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Staffing and Recruiting
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living 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.