General Dentist - East St. Louis, IL| Clinical Autonomy u0026 Career Growth
Quick facts
- Pay
- $250,000 - $400,000+
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- East St. Louis, Illinois
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Description
Build Your Dental Career with Familia Dental & Vivid Smiles
Familia Dental and Vivid Smiles are seeking a General Dentist to join our team in East St. Louis, Illinois. Whether you are an experienced dentist or preparing to begin your career after dental school, Familia Dental offers clinical autonomy, mentorship, earning potential, and organizational support to help you grow. Our dentists provide comprehensive care to children and adults while building meaningful relationships with the patients and communities they serve. You focus on dentistry—we provide the infrastructure and support behind you.
Why Familia Dental?
- 100% Clinical Autonomy: Make independent clinical decisions and treatment recommendations based on what is best for your patients.
- Operational Support: Our administrative and operational teams help manage the non-clinical aspects of the practice so you can stay focused on patient care.
- Modern Dental Technology: Our practices utilize electronic health records, digital X-rays, and modern clinical technology designed to support efficient, high-quality dentistry.
- Mentorship & Clinical Development: Through FamiliaU, dentists have access to structured mentorship, proficiency development, continuing education, and advanced clinical training.
- Long-Term Career Growth: Familia Dental operates 35 clinics across Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Texas, supported by more than 600 employees. Our growing network provides opportunities to develop clinically and advance professionally.
Compensation & Benefits (Compensation may vary based on experience & location)
- Average earning potential of $250,000-$400,000+, including new graduates
- Daily minimum guarantees 30-35% of production, including X-rays, with potential location-based premiums
- Cash bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities
- Two weeks of paid vacation
- Comprehensive medical benefits, including family coverage
- Malpractice coverage
- Up to $3,000 annual continuing education allowance
- FamiliaU mentorship and advanced clinical training
- Dental license reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Sponsorship available for eligible H-1B, TN, and Green Card candidates
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive dental care to children and adults
- Diagnose dental conditions and develop individualized treatment plans
- Perform restorative dentistry, extractions, crowns, dentures, prosthetic treatment, and other general dentistry procedures
- Present and explain treatment recommendations to patients and families
- Educate patients on treatment options and preventive oral health
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and dental records
- Provide direction and support to Dental Assistants and clinical team members
- Collaborate with the office team to create a positive patient experience
- Maintain compliance with applicable dental board regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, and other federal and state requirements
Your Career. Your Clinical Autonomy. Our Support.
At Familia Dental, you have the freedom to make the clinical decisions that are right for your patients while being supported by an experienced team, strong operational infrastructure, and ongoing professional development. With mentorship, resources, and opportunities for continued growth, we provide the support you need to build a rewarding and sustainable career in dentistry.
Requirements
- DDS or DMD degree
- Current state dental license or eligibility for licensure
- Internationally trained dentists must have completed an appropriate U.S. Advanced Standing DDS/DMD program
- Experienced dentists and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Ability to provide comprehensive general dentistry services
Familia Dental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name See more jobs at Familia Dental East St. Louis, ILexternal in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Dentist” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level II (qualified)Dentists, General · St. Louis, MO-IL. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $107,245 | ~15% |
| Level II | $183,872 | ~31% |
| Level III | $260,478 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $337,106 | ~61% |
This job pays $250,000–$400,000 a year — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.