Dentist
Listed compensation
$275k-$325k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
General Dentist Opportunity – Vandalia, Illinois | Established, High-Performing Private Group Practice (Confidential)
4-Day Workweek | 11 Operatories | Eaglesoft | Strong Hygiene Department
Are you a confident, comprehensive General Dentist looking for a stable, busy schedule in a well-supported practice where you can do great dentistry and be as productive as you want to be? Our long-established, doctor-led private group practice in Vandalia, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join a collaborative team with strong patient demand and efficient systems.
Experienced dentists are strongly preferred, but the practice is open to a 2026 graduating dentist or current resident who is coachable, clinically thoughtful, and excited to grow in a high-support environment.
Practice Overview
This practice has deep roots in the community and a strong reputation for comprehensive care. The office is built for smooth flow, full schedules, and high-quality outcomes.
- Practice Snapshot
- 11 operatories
- 2 Dentists + 4 Hygienists
- Eaglesoft practice management software
- Strong hygiene/recall systems that consistently feed restorative and comprehensive care
- Experienced clinical and administrative support to keep the day moving
Clinical & Procedural Focus
We’re looking for a dentist who enjoys comprehensive care and takes pride in doing quality work efficiently.
Ideal Strengths Include
- Comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
- Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
- Simple to moderate extractions
- Endo experience is a plus (or interest in expanding endo skills is welcomed)
Schedule & Hours
- Target Schedule (Associate):
- 4 days per week
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current Office Hours (For Reference)
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
You’ll have a predictable 4-day schedule while the office maintains expanded hours to support access and demand.
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Established, reputable private group practice with consistent demand
- 11-op facility designed for productivity and smooth patient flow
- Strong hygiene foundation (4 hygienists) supporting steady restorative opportunities
- Eaglesoft systems + a team that knows how to run on time
- A long-term, stable role in a close-knit community
Why Vandalia, IL?
Vandalia offers small-town livability with regional access—an affordable place to build a long-term home, enjoy a lower cost of living, and practice in a community that values relationships and continuity of care.
Interested?
Reply to request a confidential overview including compensation details, expected patient flow, and the procedural mix.
Key Responsibilities
The associate dentist will perform comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning while providing restorative dental care. They will work collaboratively with a team of hygienists and support staff to maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
The role prefers experienced dentists but is open to 2026 graduates or current residents who are coachable and clinically thoughtful. Candidates must be capable of performing restorative procedures and simple to moderate extractions.
Qualifications
- 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, 46% have no call, 72% 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).
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