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Independence Dental Services LP
Sleepy Hollow, Illinois

Associate Dentist

DentistFull-Time

Production pay · no annual figure stated

38% of Collections

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist | Full Time | Sleep Hollow

Compensation: 38% of Collections, increase of 2% Collections on monthly production over $100K

Are you a compassionate, skilled dentist seeking a long-term, high-impact role in a thriving private practice?

We’re looking for a motivated General Dentist to join our team.

At our well-established practice, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care, building lasting patient relationships, and fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment. This is an ideal role for a clinician who values autonomy, growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the community.

There is a lot of potential in the practice for someone experienced in endodontics and implants.

What We Offer

  • Up to 40% of Collections
  • Benefits: Heath Insurance & 401k with Match
  • Collaborative and experienced team of dental professionals
  • Strong community reputation and loyal patient base
  • Clinical autonomy and leadership growth path
  • State-of-the-art facility

Key Responsibilities

Perform Comprehensive General Dentistry, Including

  • Fillings, crowns, bridges, and preventive care
  • Extractions and root canals
  • Diagnose and manage oral health conditions
  • Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and long-term care
  • Work collaboratively with assistants, hygienists, and front office staff
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

Requirements

  • DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Valid Illinois dental license
  • Proficiency with Dental Practice Management Software
  • Excellent diagnostic, communication, and treatment planning skills
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and commitment to patient privacy
  • Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities

If you’re ready to take the next step in your dental career — in a practice that values your work, supports your growth, and offers long-term potential — we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team that’s passionate about making a difference, one smile at a time.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient EducationDiagnostic SkillsHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Dentist at Independence Dental Services LP a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois177 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% 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 Independence Dental Services LP

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
401k with Match
Clinical Autonomy
Leadership Growth Path
State-of-the-Art Facility

Living in Sleepy Hollow

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$435k
Median resident rent
$1,363/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 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.