Dentist
Listed compensation
$275k-$325k
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
General Dentist: Vandalia, Illinois (4-Day Week)
Vandalia, IL (St. Louis region) | Full-Time, 4 Days per Week | 11 Operatories | $275,000–$325,000 per Year
Do great dentistry and be as productive as you want to be. A long-established, doctor-led private group practice in Vandalia wants a full-time associate to join a collaborative team with strong demand, a four-hygienist department and systems that keep the day running on time. Experienced dentists are strongly preferred, but coachable 2026 graduates and current residents are welcome to apply.
- The work
- Comprehensive exams, diagnosis and treatment planning
- Restorative dentistry: fillings, crowns and bridges
- Simple to moderate extractions
- Endo experience is a plus, and interest in building endo skills is welcome
The Practice
- Deep community roots and a strong reputation for comprehensive care
- 11 operatories, 2 dentists and 4 hygienists
- Eaglesoft and strong hygiene and recall systems that keep restorative work flowing
Experienced Clinical and Administrative Support
Schedule: A predictable 4-day week, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. The office runs expanded hours for patient access: Mon, Wed and Thu 7–5, Tue 8–6 and Fri 7–3.
What You Need
- DDS or DMD; experienced dentists strongly preferred, 2026 graduates and residents considered
- An Illinois dental license, or the ability to obtain one
- A coachable, clinically thoughtful approach and pride in efficient, quality work
Compensation
$275,000–$325,000 per year. Full compensation details are shared in a confidential overview.
Why Vandalia
Small-town livability with regional access. It's an affordable place to build a long-term home and practice in a community that values relationships and continuity of care.
How to Be Considered
Apply to request a confidential overview, including compensation details, expected patient flow and procedure mix.
This is a confidential search. The practice name is shared after a brief screen, so please do not contact the practice directly.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive dental exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients. Provide restorative dental services including fillings, crowns, bridges, and simple to moderate extractions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree and possess or be eligible for an Illinois dental license. Experienced dentists are strongly preferred, though coachable 2026 graduates and residents will be considered.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 83% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $330k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$325k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $270k–$300k)51 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$330k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Missouri | 141 active | 5,793 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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