General Dentist
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $275k (middle half $200k–$295k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 190 active | 5,718 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 7% offer loan repayment190 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 564 in the last 30 days | 432 the 30 days before (+31%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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