Dentist
Listed compensation
$275k-$315k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
NOW HIRING 2027 GRADUATES.
DENTIST OWNED Dental Dreams is owned and operated by our original founding dentist. We have been in practice for over 20 years, making decisions based upon what is best for our patients from a dentist’s perspective.
GREAT DENTISTS. We invest in hiring the best dentists and provide them with modern, top-quality dental facilities.
GREAT EXPERIENCE. Our dentists are experienced in performing ALL avenues of general dentistry. We see and treat any/all dental problems with excellent results, while offering our dentist’s the mentorship and training to be the best doctor they can be.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE. At Dental Dreams we pride ourselves on bringing top quality dentistry to all members of the communities we serve, with an added focus of helping the underserved.
Compensation
- Permanent daily minimum guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-on Bonus
- The average compensation for this practice ranges from $275,000-$315,000+
Clinical Practice
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentoring by top-rated, experienced clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Fully digital and paperless office
- Discretion over dental supplies and instruments
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
Requirements
- A current or future dental license is required
- DDS/DMD in Dentistry from an accredited US dental program
Ready to Learn More?
Contact Jalen Senn-Blackman at 312.834.5092 for more details.
Key Responsibilities
Perform all avenues of general dentistry while maintaining complete autonomy over treatment planning. Provide high-quality dental care to patients with a focus on serving the community and underserved populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 42 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 43% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$295k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $275k–$315k | Dentist median $270k (middle half $188k–$300k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$295k 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: 2% remote · 43% no call · 79% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
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