Dentist
Listed compensation
$290k-$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
General Dentist – Dental Dreams
Dentist-Owned. Clinically Driven. Patient-Focused.
Dental Dreams has been owned and operated by its founding dentist for over 20 years. Our clinical philosophy is simple: make decisions based on what’s best for patients, while empowering our dentists to thrive.
Why Dental Dreams?
Modern, High-Quality Practices
We invest in top-tier dentists and provide fully digital, state-of-the-art offices designed for efficiency, productivity, and excellent patient care.
Clinical Autonomy + Mentorship
Enjoy full control over your treatment planning while receiving mentorship from experienced, highly respected clinicians. Whether you're a new grad or seasoned provider, we support your growth every step of the way.
Strong Patient Flow
Walk into a full schedule and a well-supported clinical environment so you can focus on delivering care—not building volume.
Purpose-Driven Work
We are committed to serving diverse and underserved communities, giving our providers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Compensation
- Permanent daily minimum guarantee
- $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Average full-time earnings: $290,000 – $350,000+
Clinical Practice Highlights
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Full patient schedule from day one
- Fully digital, paperless offices
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
- Flexibility with supplies and instruments
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, Saturdays only)
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Visa & permanent residency sponsorship
- Health & vision insurance
- Dental coverage for you and your immediate family
dentaldreams.com
If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to Aldo at (312)-834-6086
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform general dental procedures while maintaining full autonomy over treatment planning. They are responsible for delivering high-quality patient care in a fully digital, paperless clinical environment.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and seasoned providers. Candidates must be licensed dentists capable of managing a full patient schedule.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Dental Dreams a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $320k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $290k–$350k | Dentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$288k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$320k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 184 active | 5,750 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 559 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
23 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
23 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$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
Living in Chicago Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $181k≈ 0.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,463/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 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.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.