Associate Dentist

Associate Dentist — Shoreline Dental Chicago

Shoreline Dental Chicago is hiring an Associate Dentist to join our growing private practice in Chicago’s Streeterville Neighborhood. Start date is flexible, ideally the second week of July.

About us: We’re a doctor-owned, fee-for-service practice established over 7 years ago and continuing to grow. Our office has 8 operatories and a 15-person team, with a loyal patient base, modern technology, and an experienced clinical staff. Our doctors collaborate daily, and we invest heavily in our associates’ growth.

Who we’re looking for:

New graduates welcome — we believe in mentorship and will support you as you build your skills and confidence

Strong diagnostic ability and clinical judgment

Comfortable adapting in a fast-paced environment

Hardworking, coachable, and genuinely invested in patient care

Skilled at building rapport with patients — empathetic, warm, and genuinely interested in getting to know the people they’re treating

Looking for a long-term mentor relationship, not just a paycheck

Licensure requirements: Active Illinois dental license, DEA registration, and current CPR/BLS certification.

Important — the first month: Your first month with us will be spent shadowing the owner dentist. This is non-negotiable. Shadowing teaches you the ins and outs of how we run the practice and, most importantly, ensures we’re aligned on how we diagnose and treat patients. We’ve found this onboarding period is what sets our associates up for long-term success — please only apply if you’re genuinely on board with this approach.

Day-to-day procedure mix: After shadowing, your day-to-day work will focus on general restorative dentistry, Invisalign, and cosmetic restorative cases. If those are the areas you’re most excited to build your skills in, this role is a strong fit. If your primary interests lie elsewhere (oral surgery, endo-heavy practice, pediatrics, etc.), this may not be the right match.

Schedule: Approximately 32–36 hours per week. Evenings and weekends are required — our patients prefer to be seen before work, after work, and on weekends, and our schedule reflects that. Please only apply if these hours work for you.

Compensation & structure:

This is a 1099 independent contractor position

Daily rate is paid while in training

Guaranteed daily minimum of $500–$600/day for the first 90 days of Production

After the guarantee period, pay transitions to a percentage of Adjusted Production (production minus lab and implant part fees);Pay will transition earlier than 90 Days if Adjusted Production Percentage is greater than Daily Minimum

Tiered percentage structure ranging from 30% to 36%, with the percentage increasing as productivity grows — the more you produce, the more you earn

Our team and technology:

Robust clinical team including other General Dentists and an in-house Periodontist

4 hygienists

Dedicated assistant for the associate doctor

Digital X-rays, iTero scanners, CBCT, and an in-house 3D printer

Location: Streeterville, walking distance to the Red Line, Brown Line, and multiple bus routes. Just steps from Northwestern. Paid parking available in the building, with paid street parking nearby.

What you’ll get:

Direct mentorship from an experienced owner-dentist

A steady patient flow once you transition out of shadowing

Exposure to a broad range of procedures, with room to grow into the areas you’re most passionate about

Supportive, well-trained team

How to apply: Email your resume and a short note about what you’re looking for in your first (or next) associate position to .

Equal Employment Opportunity: Shoreline Dental Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.