Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Now Hiring: Full-Time General Dentist
We are currently looking for a dentist to join our busy, established practice with a strong patient base, full patient schedule, clinical autonomy, and experienced support.
We're especially interested in dentists with a few years of clinical experience, but 2027 dental school graduates are also encouraged to apply and learn more about the opportunity to begin their careers with Dental Dreams.
Dentist-Owned. Doctor-LED.
Dental Dreams is owned and operated by our original founding dentist. For over 20 years, we have made decisions from a dentist's perspective, with a focus on supporting our doctors and providing high-quality care to our patients.
Why Join Dental Dreams?
Great Dentists
We invest in hiring great dentists and provide them with modern practices, strong clinical support, and the resources needed to succeed.
Great Experience
Our dentists treat a wide variety of general dentistry cases in a busy clinical environment. You'll have access to mentorship and support from experienced clinicians while maintaining complete autonomy over your treatment planning.
Whether you're an experienced dentist looking to take the next step in your career or a 2027 graduate preparing to enter practice, you'll have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills.
Find Your Purpose
At Dental Dreams, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality dentistry to the communities we serve, with a particular focus on expanding access to care for underserved patients.
Compensation
- Permanent Daily Minimum Guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average Full-Time Compensation: $290,000–$350,000+
- High patient volume with strong production opportunities
Clinical Practice
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship by experienced clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Strong clinical and administrative support
You practice dentistry - we handle the business operations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
- Health and vision insurance
- Dental coverage for associates and immediate family members
Ready to Get Started?
If you're an experienced dentist looking for your next opportunity, or a 2027 graduate looking for the right place to begin your career, we'd love to connect.
dentaldreams.com
Aldo Diaz | (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide high-quality general dental care to a diverse patient base while maintaining autonomy over treatment planning. They will work in a busy clinical environment supported by experienced staff and clinical mentors.
Requirements
The position is open to experienced dentists as well as 2027 dental school graduates. Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-volume clinical setting focused on patient care.
Healthcare Professional Career Context
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).
Of the 39 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 190 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 46% no call · 64% no weekends39 benchmarked listings |
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About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Aurora
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $320k≈ 1.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,294/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 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.