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Imagen Dental Partners
Lake Bluff, Illinois

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

General Overview

Looking for an opportunity to practice advanced dentistry in one of Chicago's most desirable North Shore communities? Forest North Dental is a thriving, technology-driven practice located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, conveniently serving patients from Lake Forest, Libertyville, Highwood, and Highland Park.

We're seeking a General Dentist with experience in surgical dentistry, including implant placement, extractions, bone grafting, and other surgical procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who enjoys comprehensive patient care and is seeking long-term professional growth, with the opportunity to expand surgical services and potentially pursue future partnership opportunities.

Led by Dr. Richard Rosenblatt, Forest North Dental has built a reputation for combining advanced technology with a patient-first philosophy. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive care while creating lasting relationships with our patients and community.

This is a busy, well-established practice where you'll have the support, resources, and technology needed to perform at your highest level while continuing to expand your clinical skills.

Technology & Clinical Excellence

  • Forest North Dental is committed to investing in the latest technology to enhance both the patient experience and clinical outcomes, including:
  • CEREC same-day restorative technology
  • CBCT imaging
  • Digital scanners and digital workflows
  • Implant planning and surgical technology
  • Comprehensive diagnostic and treatment planning tools

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Potential Pathway to Partnership
  • Clinical autonomy in a growing, high-demand practice
  • Access to world-class continuing education and development opportunities
  • Collaborative network of highly skilled dentists and specialists
  • 401(k) with company match and malpractice coverage
  • Medical, vision, disability, FSA, and HSA options
  • Wellness programs and additional employee perks for you and your family

If you're looking to join a respected North Shore practice where cutting-edge technology, advanced clinical care, and exceptional patient experiences come together, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

Examine, diagnose, prescribe, and carry out (or direct others in carrying out) oral health care services that are in the best interest of the patient.

Contribute towards a team oriented and collegiate environment by working with other clinical and non-clinical staff members, as necessary.

Uphold the policy, protocol, and procedures in compliance with the most current accepted professional standards.

Improving your clinical skills and acumen through participation in continuing education and training opportunities (continuing education support is available)

Participate in various community outreach initiatives, as necessary.

Qualifications

  • DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
  • Current, valid state license to practice dentistry (License must be in good standing) or eligible for licensure.
  • Three years of practice experience, is required.
  • Other certifications as required by state to include - CPR, DEA, etc.

Our commitment to inclusion is woven into the core of who we are. We believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our team members, patients, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other class protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General dentistryCEREC technologyClinical diagnostics

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 92% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $295k (middle half $234k–$300k)134 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Dentistry listings in Illinois53 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Illinois187 active6,018 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% no call · 92% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 8% offer loan repayment187 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings618 in the last 30 days423 the 30 days before (+46%)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

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

14 jobs
3
<$235k
3
$235k-275k
6
$275k-315k
2
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
401k / retirement match
62% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
31%
Visa sponsorship
15%

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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 Imagen Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match
Malpractice coverage
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
FSA
HSA
Wellness programs

Living in Lake Bluff

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$617k
Typical market rent
$2,058/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.