General Dentist Lifestyle in Illinois
Real insights from 6 General Dentist physicians in Illinois on work-life balance, career satisfaction, and what it's really like to practice in this area.
What General Dentist Physicians in Illinois Say
"Alternating 4-5 days a week"
"I work Monday-Thursday 31 clinical hours a week, but total time spent at office is 34( accounting for lunch hours). Work is good and straightforward, but at times it can be isolating as I am the only dentist In the office, and at times it’s similar to operating stress of a owner dentist when staff calls off and you have to find a way to manage the schedule. I stick to bread and butter dentistry. "
What They Love About General Dentist in Illinois
"Less administrative burden"— Illinois • 5 years
"There is a 34% collections rate on top of the monthly base pay, but my production is around 35-40k a month so the DSO is paying me a higher base monthly than what I am producing. I am young and want to progress in my field and wish I looked more at the upside of the practice and how busy it was. This location has very low patient volumes and not great systems in place to get treatment accepted or follow up with patients. "— Chicago Suburbs, Illinois • 3 years
Most Common Practice Settings in Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the General Dentist lifestyle like in Illinois?
Based on 6 physicians, General Dentist in Illinois averages 3.7/5 satisfaction, 39 hours per week, with 100% saying they'd choose the specialty again. Most practice in DSO (Dental Service Organization) settings.
How much do General Dentist physicians make in Illinois?
Average compensation for General Dentist in Illinois is $241,617 based on verified submissions.See detailed salary breakdown →
Should I choose General Dentist in Illinois?
With 100% of General Dentist physicians in Illinois saying they'd choose again, and 3.7/5 average satisfaction, it shows positive career outlook. Consider factors like practice setting preferences, desired work hours, and call schedule tolerance when deciding.