General Dentist

Dentist 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Compensation

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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 comprehensive dental care within a clinic setting at the Naval Station Great Lakes. Responsibilities include performing general dental procedures while collaborating with dental hygienists and assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctorate in dentistry from an accredited school and possess a current, unrestricted state license. Applicants should have at least 12 months of experience, though newly graduated dentists are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical Patient CareDental Hygiene SupportTreatment PlanningOral Health Maintenance

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 Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% 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).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $275k (middle half $200k–$295k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois190 active5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 7% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings564 in the last 30 days432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dentist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Hospitals and Health Care
Town and Country, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

1099 contract
Long term contract with annual renewals
No evening, weekend or holiday responsibilities

Living in Waukegan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$253k
Typical market rent
$1,660/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.