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Westphalia Holdings
Vandalia, Illinois

Dentist

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$325k

The week · per this posting4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist Opportunity – Vandalia, Illinois | Established, High-Performing Private Group Practice (Confidential)

4-Day Workweek | 11 Operatories | Eaglesoft | Strong Hygiene Department

Are you a confident, comprehensive General Dentist looking for a stable, busy schedule in a well-supported practice where you can do great dentistry and be as productive as you want to be? Our long-established, doctor-led private group practice in Vandalia, IL is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join a collaborative team with strong patient demand and efficient systems.

Experienced dentists are strongly preferred, but the practice is open to a 2026 graduating dentist or current resident who is coachable, clinically thoughtful, and excited to grow in a high-support environment.

Practice Overview

This practice has deep roots in the community and a strong reputation for comprehensive care. The office is built for smooth flow, full schedules, and high-quality outcomes.

  • Practice Snapshot
  • 11 operatories
  • 2 Dentists + 4 Hygienists
  • Eaglesoft practice management software
  • Strong hygiene/recall systems that consistently feed restorative and comprehensive care
  • Experienced clinical and administrative support to keep the day moving

Clinical & Procedural Focus

We’re looking for a dentist who enjoys comprehensive care and takes pride in doing quality work efficiently.

Ideal Strengths Include

  • Comprehensive exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
  • Simple to moderate extractions
  • Endo experience is a plus (or interest in expanding endo skills is welcomed)

Schedule & Hours

Target Schedule (Associate)

  • 4 days per week
  • 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current Office Hours (For Reference)

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

You’ll have a predictable 4-day schedule while the office maintains expanded hours to support access and demand.

  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Established, reputable private group practice with consistent demand
  • 11-op facility designed for productivity and smooth patient flow
  • Strong hygiene foundation (4 hygienists) supporting steady restorative opportunities
  • Eaglesoft systems + a team that knows how to run on time
  • A long-term, stable role in a close-knit community

Why Vandalia, IL?

Vandalia offers small-town livability with regional access—an affordable place to build a long-term home, enjoy a lower cost of living, and practice in a community that values relationships and continuity of care.

Interested?

Reply to request a confidential overview including compensation details, expected patient flow, and the procedural mix.

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will perform comprehensive dental exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients. They will also execute restorative procedures including fillings, crowns, bridges, and extractions within a high-volume practice.

Requirements

The practice prefers experienced dentists but is open to 2026 graduates or current residents. Candidates must be coachable, clinically thoughtful, and capable of working in a collaborative, high-support environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryEndodonticsPatient careClinical support

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
68%
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
24%
Loan repayment
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Dentist listings

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

Living in Vandalia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$148k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$778/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

4-day workweek
Strong hygiene department
Experienced support staff