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Smile Brands
Eau Claire, Wisconsin

General Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Listed compensation

up to $300,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist – Midwest Dental | Eau Claire, Wisconsin Market

Build the Practice You Want. Care for Patients the Way You Believe.

At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds—the clinical freedom and relationships of a private practice with the stability, resources, and support of a respected national organization.

We're looking for a patient-centered General Dentist to join our growing Eau Claire market, where you'll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with your patients, collaborate with experienced clinical teams, and practice dentistry with the autonomy you deserve. Whether you're an experienced provider or an early-career dentist looking for mentorship, you'll find a culture that encourages growth, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Clinical autonomy. Practice dentistry your way with the support—not micromanagement—of an experienced leadership team.

Grow beyond the basics. Complimentary continuing education in implants, endodontics, clear aligners, oral surgery, digital dentistry, and more helps you continually expand your clinical skillset.

Collaborative doctor community. Connect with experienced colleagues, specialists, and mentors through quarterly clinical forums and ongoing peer support.

State-of-the-art technology. Deliver exceptional care using modern equipment, digital workflows, and evidence-based treatment protocols.

Focus on dentistry. Dedicated operations, recruiting, marketing, compliance, and administrative teams allow you to spend more time with patients and less time managing logistics.

An exceptional clinical team. Work alongside talented hygienists and dental assistants who help you provide efficient, comprehensive care while creating an outstanding patient experience.

Work-life balance. Enjoy a rewarding career with the flexibility and support to thrive both professionally and personally.

What You'll Do

Deliver comprehensive, high-quality dental care focused on long-term patient health and exceptional clinical outcomes.

Perform comprehensive exams, diagnose oral health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize patient education and informed decision-making.

  • Build trusted, long-term relationships through compassionate communication and outstanding patient care.
  • Collaborate closely with hygienists, dental assistants, and specialists to provide seamless, comprehensive treatment.
  • Lead and mentor your clinical team while fostering a positive, collaborative, patient-first culture.
  • Utilize digital technology and evidence-based dentistry to provide efficient, predictable care.
  • Maintain the highest standards of ethics, patient safety, compliance, and clinical excellence.

Who You Are

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
  • Active Wisconsin dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and building lasting relationships.
  • A collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring and developing a strong clinical team.
  • Committed to lifelong learning and expanding your clinical expertise.
  • Dedicated to creating healthy smiles while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Why Eau Claire?

The Eau Claire area offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy a vibrant, growing community with excellent schools, beautiful parks and trails, a thriving arts and dining scene, and endless outdoor recreation—all while practicing in a market where you can truly establish yourself and make a lasting impact on patients' lives.

If you're looking for clinical freedom, professional growth, and a team that supports your success every step of the way, we'd love to welcome you to Midwest Dental.

Schedule (days/hours)

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8-5 and Friday 8-1

Responsibilities

Lead the day with purpose – kick off each morning with a team huddle to create alignment for the day.

Practice at the top of your license with clinical autonomy and full support.

Build patient relationships, conduct thorough exams and communicate treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Empower your team – delegate effectively to team members so you can maximize efficiency and focus on dentistry.

Adhere to ethical and legal standards, following regulatory guidelines and ensuring patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited school
  • Active state dental license, CPR Certification, and DEA License (or in process of obtaining )
  • Controlled Substance License (if required by the state)

Legally authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship available for qualified candidates.

Compensation

Earn up to $300,000+ per year

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include malpractice insurance, time off options, health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan. You'll also enjoy complimentary CEs and access to other internal training opportunities to support your growth.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone!® Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@smilebrands.com

Veteran Careers: If you are active duty and seeking off-duty employment or a separated/retired military specialist looking to join a new team, we welcome a conversation. Thank you for your service.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

General dentistryClinical diagnosisTreatment planningClinical leadershipTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Dentist at Smile Brands 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.

Dentistry Career Context

Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $319k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin 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$300kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)394 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$319k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Wisconsin174 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 39% no call · 80% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 12% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026
New Dentistry listings213 in the last 30 days209 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$250k
4
$250k-300k
10
$300k-350k
1
$350k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
CME allowance
67%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Visa sponsorship
20% this job
Loan repayment
7%

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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.

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About Smile Brands

Hospitals and Health Care
Costa Mesa, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Time off options
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health savings account
Telemedicine
Flexible spending accounts

Living in Eau Claire

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,119/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Eau Claire, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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