How much does a Dentist make in Illinois? The average Dentist salary in Illinois is $199,662 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $178,926 and $224,788. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Dentist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Dentist Salary $160,046 IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Dentist Salary $178,926 IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Dentist Salary $199,662 IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Dentist Salary $224,788 IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Dentist Salary $247,664 IL April 24, 2024
25% $178,926 10% $160,046 90% $247,664 75% $224,788 $199,662 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Nuvia Dental Implant Centers - Lemont, IL

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Nuvia Dental Implant Centers - Arlington Heights, IL

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Dental Connections - Freeport, IL

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Destiny Dental - Chicago, IL

What skills does a Dentist need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Futures: Futures are derivative financial contracts obligating the buyer to purchase an asset or the seller to sell an asset at a predetermined future date and set price.

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Clinical Support: Assists healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care. They work with an individual practitioner or a team, taking on tasks such as welcoming and preparing patients, explaining treatment and updating patient records

Leadership 5.1%
Futures 2.75%
Clinical Support 1.62%
Others 90.53%

Job Description for Dentist

Dentist examines and treats diseases and injuries of teeth and gums. Performs preventative and maintenance dentistry and educates the patient in proper tooth and gum care. Being a Dentist recommends braces or surgery to correct any malformations. Requires a doctorate degree in dentistry, either a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Dentist requires a state licensed to practice. Typically reports to a top management. Dentist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Dentist in Illinois
  • Nuvia Dental Implant Center is growing and changing the game by giving patients permanent teeth in 24 hours, an experience unlike any other. We are looking...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • Nuvia Dental Implant Center is growing and changing the game by giving patients permanent teeth in 24 hours, an experience unlike any other. We are looking...
    - 10 Days Ago
  • Dental Connections, located in Freeport, IL *is seeking a highly skilled general dentist. We are seeking a passionate General Dentist to join our rapidly g...
    - 4 Months Ago
  • GENERAL DENTIST. Practice with a Purpose and Excellent Compensation Potential. OVER $300,000 ANNUAL EARNING POTENTIAL. About Destiny Dental: *We are lookin...
    - 19 Days Ago
  • We are seeking a licensed Dentist at Downtown Dental Loop. _*What we offer:*_. Competitive compensation: *With a daily guarantee or a percentage of collect...
    - 3 Months Ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $204,737 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $203,956 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $184,829 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $186,586 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $189,513 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $203,956 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $183,853 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $182,292 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $189,513 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $179,560 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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