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Midwest Dental
West Dundee, Illinois

General Dentist 39740

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$200K+

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Job Description

Dentist Opportunity – West Dundee, IL | $200K+ Earning Potential

At West Dundee, IL, supported by Smile Brands, you’ll get the best of both worlds: the autonomy of private practice with the support and resources of a larger organization.

With $200K+ earning potential, strong clinical support, and opportunities to keep growing, you’ll have the freedom to practice your way while focusing on what matters most—your patients.

Why You’ll Love It

  • $200K+ earning potential
  • Clinical autonomy and the ability to practice at the top of your license
  • Complimentary CE in implants, endo, clear aligners and more
  • Experienced clinical teams, mentors and a collaborative environment
  • Operational, marketing, training and compliance support
  • A strong focus on patient relationships and quality care

Whether you’re an experienced dentist or a new grad, this is an opportunity to grow your career while enjoying the feel of a private practice—with a team behind you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
  • Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
  • Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
  • Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
  • Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
  • Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
  • A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.

About

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Dental examinationsTreatment planningPatient communicationClinical leadershipOral health diagnosisTeam collaborationEvidence-based dentistry

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 47 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 87% 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 $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: 38% no call · 87% no weekends47 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 14 employers
3
<$250k
3
$250k-300k
8
$300k-340k
4
$340k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
CME allowance
64%
401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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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 Midwest Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Insurance
Time Off Options
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Telemedicine
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in West Dundee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$368k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,419/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.