General Dentist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Contract
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Job Description
The Naval Station at Great Lakes is adding 7 new Dentist Positions!
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has opportunities for civilian General Dentists at Naval Station Great Lakes in Waukegan, Illinois, on the North Shore of Chicago.
This contract position offers: Ind. Physician
Monday through Friday 7am-330pm
1099 contract, long term contract with annual renewals
No evening, weekend or holiday responsibilities
General Dentistry clinic with support from dental hygienists and dental assistants
Job Requirements:
A doctorate in dentistry from an accredited dental school approved by the Council on Dental Education of the ADA and have experience as a General Dentist of at least 12 months within the preceding 36 months. Newly graduated Dentists will also be considered.
Have successfully completed at least 12 classroom hours of continuing dental education, which maintain skills and knowledge as a General Dentist within the preceding 24 months.
Possess a current, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U. S. Virgin Islands. The dentist is responsible for complying with all applicable state licensing regulations.
For More Information Contact:
Melissa Powell
719-528-7965
Melissa_Powell@Spectrumhealth. com
Company Overview:
At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission.
EOE/Disabled/Veterans
Location: Location
US-IL-Waukegan
Recruiter: Full Name: First Last
Melissa Powell
Direct phone number
719-528-7965
Recruiter: Email
Melissa_Powell@spectrumhealth. com

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will provide clinical dental services at the Naval Station Great Lakes clinic. They will work alongside dental hygienists and assistants to deliver comprehensive oral healthcare to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate in dentistry from an accredited school and possess a current, unrestricted state license. At least 12 months of experience as a General Dentist within the last 36 months is required, though new graduates are also considered.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical Patient CareDental Hygiene SupportDental Assistant SupervisionTreatment PlanningOral Health AssessmentPreventive DentistryRestorative Dentistry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Spectrum Healthcare Resources a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,591 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dentistry Career Context

Spectrum Healthcare Resources holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 81 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 82% 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).

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About Spectrum Healthcare Resources

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