Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2027 GRADS!
Dental Dreams is owned and operated by our original founding dentist. For more than 20 years, we’ve made decisions from a clinician’s perspective, focusing on providing our doctors with the support, autonomy, and resources they need to succeed.
Whether you’re an experienced dentist looking for your next opportunity or a 2027 graduate preparing to launch your career, we’re committed to helping you build a successful and rewarding future in dentistry.
Why Dental Dreams?
We Invest in Our Dentists
We hire talented clinicians and give them the tools to succeed. Our modern offices are designed to support high-quality patient care while allowing you to build a productive and rewarding practice.
Grow Your Clinical Skills
Our dentists treat a wide range of patients and cases across all aspects of general dentistry. New graduates receive hands-on mentorship and training, while experienced doctors have the autonomy and support to continue growing their clinical skills.
Make an Impact Through Dentistry
We’re committed to providing quality dental care in the communities we serve, with a particular focus on expanding access to care for underserved populations. Build your career while making a meaningful difference in your patients' lives.
Compensation
- Permanent Daily Minimum Guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average Full-Time Compensation: $290,000–$350,000+
With strong patient demand and dedicated operational support, you can focus on what you do best - taking care of your patients and practicing dentistry.
Clinical Advantages
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
- Full patient schedules
- Comprehensive continuing education and clinical development
You focus on dentistry. We handle the business operations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Flexible scheduling: full-time, part-time, or Saturdays
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
- Health and vision insurance
- Dental coverage for associates and immediate family
Ready to Build Your Future in Dentistry?
Whether you're ready to make a move now or planning for your 2027 graduation, we'd love to connect and tell you more about opportunities with Dental Dreams.
Learn more: dentaldreams.com
Contact Aldo: (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to a wide range of patients across all aspects of general dentistry. Manage treatment planning and maintain productive patient schedules while focusing on patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed dentists or 2027 graduates preparing to launch their careers. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work effectively within a dental practice environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $312k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $251k (middle half $200k–$313k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$312k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Michigan | 143 active | 5,716 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment143 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 573 in the last 30 days | 403 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 16 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 16 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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General Dentist
$150k-$350kLead Dentist
$250k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
15 more from Dental Dreams
See all 16 Dental Dreams jobsLiving in Kalamazoo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $231k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,216/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.8
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.