Dentist
Listed compensation
$250k-$350k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
NOW HIRING: 2027 DENTAL SCHOOL GRADUATES
As you prepare to graduate in 2027, finding the right practice to begin your career is an important decision. At Dental Dreams, you'll have the opportunity to step into a busy, established practice with a full patient schedule, experienced clinical mentorship, modern technology, and the autonomy to grow into the dentist you want to become.
Dentist-Owned. Doctor-LED.
Dental Dreams is owned and operated by our original founding dentist. For over 20 years, we've made decisions from a dentist's perspective, with a focus on supporting our doctors and providing high-quality care to the communities we serve.
Great Dentists
We invest in hiring great dentists and provide them with modern practices and the resources needed to succeed.
As a new graduate, you'll join a team where you can continue developing your skills while having access to experienced clinicians who can provide guidance and mentorship along the way.
Great Experience
Our dentists perform all aspects of general dentistry and treat a wide variety of clinical cases. You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience while receiving mentorship from experienced clinicians and maintaining complete autonomy over your treatment planning.
Find Your Purpose
At Dental Dreams, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality dentistry to the communities we serve, with an added focus on expanding access to care for underserved patients.
Build your career while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities you serve.
Compensation
- Permanent Daily Minimum Guarantee
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Average Full-Time Compensation: $290,000–$350,000+
- Strong earning potential with established patient flow
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship available
Clinical Practice
- Complete autonomy over treatment planning
- Mentorship from experienced, highly respected clinicians
- Full patient schedule
- Strong clinical and administrative support
- Comprehensive continuing education opportunities
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Flexible schedules available
- Full-time, part-time, and Saturday opportunities
- Robust continuing education program
- Malpractice reimbursement
- Visa and permanent residency sponsorship
- Health and vision insurance
- Dental coverage for associates and immediate family members
Ready to Start Your Dental Career?
Reach out to Aldo to learn more about available opportunities and locations for 2027 graduates.
dentaldreams.com
Aldo Diaz | (312) 834-6086
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will perform all aspects of general dentistry and manage a full patient schedule while maintaining autonomy over treatment planning. They will also participate in mentorship programs and contribute to providing high-quality care to underserved communities.
Requirements
Candidates must be 2027 dental school graduates. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
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 ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $250k–$350k | Dentist median $270k (middle half $188k–$300k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k 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 |
Top Dentist Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
25 jobs · 20 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
22 jobs · 20 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$230k-$400kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in Cicero
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $277k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,322/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.