General Dentist
Listed compensation
$234k-$247k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Your Career. Your Patients. Your Way.
Love dentistry. Want the freedom to practice your way, the support to keep growing, and a team that has your back? Let’s talk!
At Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands, you get the best of both worlds: the personal feel and clinical autonomy of private practice, backed by a network of people and resources that help you thrive.
Whether you’re an experienced dentist ready for your next chapter or a newer grad excited to make your mark, we’ll help you build a career that fits your goals, grow your clinical skills, and create lasting relationships with your patients.
Why Dentists Love Being Here
You call the clinical shots. Practice at the top of your license with the autonomy to make the best decisions for your patients.
Keep leveling up. Enjoy complimentary CE and training in implants, endodontics, clear aligners, digital dentistry, and more.
Never stop learning. Connect with experienced clinicians, learn from mentors, and collaborate with a community that wants to see you succeed.
Build your dream team. Create a practice culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and empowerment.
Get support without the red tape. Our operations, training, talent acquisition, marketing, and compliance teams are here to help you succeed—not slow you down.
Spend more time doing what you love. Focus on patient care while our support teams help manage the business side of dentistry.
Make a difference every day. Build meaningful patient relationships and help your community smile a little brighter.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here!
Dentistry should be rewarding for you, too. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and practice dentistry your way, we’d love to connect!
Ready to explore what’s possible? Send us a message and let’s find the right opportunity for you!
Midwest Dental, supported by Smile Brands — Smiles for Everyone®
Schedule (days/hours)
Monday-Thursday 7:00am-5:00pm, Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, patient-centered dental care while practicing at the top of your license.
- Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose oral health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans.
- Clearly communicate treatment recommendations and help patients understand their options.
- Build trusting, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
- Collaborate with hygienists, dental assistants and other providers to deliver coordinated care.
- Lead and empower your clinical team through effective communication, delegation and daily team huddles.
- Stay current with advances in dentistry, technology and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Maintain the highest standards of clinical ethics, patient safety, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Active state dental license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Current CPR certification.
- Active DEA license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Controlled Substance License, if required by the state.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Qualified candidates requiring sponsorship may be considered.
- A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative approach to working with patients and dental teams.
Compensation
$900-$950 per day
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 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)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% 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 ~$241k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $256k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $234k–$247k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)409 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$256k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Wisconsin | 173 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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