Associate Dentist
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.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $254k (middle half $190k–$295k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Illinois | 177 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois healthcare professional listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment177 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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