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Chester, Illinois

Dentist - Menard Correctional Center (83066)

DentistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115/hr

The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Menard Correctional Center - Menard, IL 62259
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Education Level: Professional Degree
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Dentist

Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Practice opportunity focused on care without the hassle of billing, production metrics, time pressures, and patient challenges.

We are currently seeking a full-time Dentist to join our team at Menard Correctional Center located in Menard, IL, just under one hour from St. Louis, MO.

The Dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to address the oral health needs of individuals in custody including routine recall exams, simple extractions, restorations, prosthetic services, prophylaxis, fluoride treatments, and endodontic treatments. Hourly rate $115 or more based upon years of experience.

Qualifications Illinois Dental license Must be able to clear criminal background check and drug screen.

CPR certified or able to become certified upon employment Available Shift Weekdays Day Shift Four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts No nights, holidays or weekends We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more...

Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings.

Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.

For additional information, please contact Erik Hannemann, Provider Recruiter at (571)650-2677 or via email at ehannemann@teamcenturion.com indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The dentist provides comprehensive professional dental treatment to individuals in custody, including exams, extractions, and restorations. They are responsible for delivering routine oral health care within a correctional facility setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Illinois Dental license and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. CPR certification is also required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - Menard Correctional Center (83066) at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$239k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $239k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$239kDentist median $254k (middle half $188k–$300k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$239k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois182 active5,812 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 8% offer loan repayment182 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$270k
9
$270k-340k
2
$340k-410k
1
$461k
2
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
CME allowance
58% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Visa sponsorship
16%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dentist listings

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with company match
Malpractice Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off

Living in Chester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$141k
Median resident rent
$760/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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