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Elite Dental Partners
Rockford, Illinois

Dentist

Dental Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$360,000

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Up to $360,000 compensation!
  • Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance available!
  • Flexible Schedules!

With complete clinical independence and powerful support behind you, you’ll deliver exceptional care and enjoy freedom, flexibility, and earning potential to match. Elite Dental Partners is a Dentist-led company, and we are proud to provide a clinician-first culture that is designed so Dentists like you can focus on what you do best while we handle the rest.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe your Dentist career should give you more – more income, more flexibility, more growth. Here’s what you can expect at Elite Dental Partners:

Competitive pay: up to $360k compensation, plus sign-on or relocation bonuses and the potential for bonus access days to boost income

  • Flexible scheduling: possibility of working 3 days a week and still being full-time
  • Work-life balance: potential of 4 days off per week
  • Access to world-class education: Spear Education and Elite Dental University continuing education
  • Mentorship: guidance from experienced Regional Dental Directors who prioritize your growth and success

Doctor Growth Ladder: pathways to becoming a Clinical Council Member, Regional Dental Director, or participating in our Managing Doctor Incentive Program

Operational support: RCM consistently over 100% of net production, schedule templates, marketing, HR, and billing handled for you

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, occurrence-based malpractice coverage, waived lab fees with preferred labs, 401(k), FSA, referral bonuses, and more

Your Role as an Elite Dentist

Diagnose and provide the appropriate treatment for patients while holding to the highest standards for patient care

  • Educate patients on the importance of maintaining proper oral health and create personalized care plans
  • Use advanced tools including AI to deliver exceptional results
  • Foster a supportive, welcoming atmosphere that encourages patient retention
  • Partner with your team to deliver the best possible care in a collaborative environment
  • Qualifications to Join us as an Elite Dentist
  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Dental licensure and certifications required by the state dental board, with no adverse actions

Join a team where you have the tools, time, and trust to treat every patient like family while enjoying the freedom and rewards you deserve.

Salaried Rate

$180,000—$360,000 USD

We take great pride in helping our communities be healthier, feel better, and smile with confidence. Daily, we are driven by our vision to provide an elite patient experience tailored to their needs to receive the best care possible.

Not only do our team members find it rewarding to help patients be healthier, but they also enjoy being part of an organization that supports their growth. Our commitment to professional development and promoting internally when appropriate allows for tremendous career opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and provide high-standard dental treatments while educating patients on oral health and personalized care plans. Collaborate with the clinical team and utilize advanced tools, including AI, to ensure exceptional patient results and retention.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school. Valid state dental licensure and certifications are required with no adverse actions on record.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient DiagnosisTreatment PlanningOral Health EducationClinical DentistryCollaborative CareAI Dental Tools

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Elite Dental Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 822 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Elite Dental Partners holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 28 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$270k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $270k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 18 employers

6
<$245k
3
$245k-300k
10
$300k-355k
6
$355k-410k
2
$410k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
80% this job
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
16% this job

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in General Dentistry (Dental)

  • On-site

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Elite Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Flexible Schedule
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance