Dentist - Skokie, IL

A Periodontist is opening a brand new dental practice in Skokie IL and is looking for a General Dentist. This is VERY unique concept with a focus on prevention education and personalized plans that promote not just oral health but total-body wellness vitality and confidence. This practice will be 6 operatories - 4 regular ops and 2 fully built out surgical suites. It will be fully digital have a CBCT CEREC and is COMPLETELY FFS. The focus from the provider will entirely be quality of care - and the owner is looking for a dentist comfortable with clear aligners (along with the full suite of general dentistry procedures) and also being the leader the of the practice. This opportunity will start out with 2-3 days a week and grow to full time. This is an AMAZING opportunity for the right dentist to become part of something totally unique innovative and ground-breaking.

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• What is the address of your practice and how long has it been a dental practice5215 Old Orchard Rd. Skokie IL 60077 Anticipated launch Oct-Dec 2025
• How many operatories do you have4 regular ops 2 large surgical suites
• Is your practice digital Charts and X-Rays or just X-RaysWill have digital charts and x-rays.
• What types of bells and whistles are in your practice (for example do you have a CEREC or CBCT or scanners or intraoral cameras)CBCT intraoral scanner intraoral cameras etc. I intend for the intake exam to be incredibly comprehensive (dental exam perio exam intraoral scan CBCT oral cancer screening airway assessment ortho assessment occlusal analysis) and to have the bells and whistles to support that. I will almost certainly get a CEREC machine as well as volume picks up a bit.
• What is the payor mix in your practice (Are you PPO FFS Medicaid DHMO) What percentage of each payor do you typically see For exampe: we see 50% PPO patients and 50% FFS...100% FFS
• In your candidate what types of procedures are you most interested in them having experience with Please specify if you want implant placement molar endo clear practice will be an interdisciplinary practice and as such I intend to have all specialties (with the exception of pediatric dentistry) accounted for. The GP will drive treatment and and treatment planning and work to the top of their abilities. Ideally the GP will have experience and be comfortable facilitating clear aligner cases. If the GP would like to do some surgery or endo thats completely fine as long as they are delivering high quality care. I plan to rotate perio/surgery and endo through as needed to address patients needs within the practice (instead of referring patients out). The GP must be fully comfortable with and capable of being the lead doctor of a practice. There will not be mentorship provided in the GP arena but there may be opportunities for surgical mentorship or business mentorship.
• Whats the first week for a new doctor look like in terms of on-boarding / responsibilities Any training or official onboarding programOnboarding will look very different from most practices. The GP selected will have a large impact on decisions made in setting up the practice- things like material choice technology decisions operations and workflow decisions etc. I intend to have many discussion with the GP during the setup process and work with them to establish an ideal practice setup. Responsibilities will be fleshed out during that dialogue. There is no official onboarding program established at this time. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this new membership-required concierge model.
• How many hygienists are on the team Are you using Assisted Hygiene Well ideally run as lean as possible from the launch and scale the team with patient volume. I (as a periodontist) will be jumping in to help with cleanings initially and would like for the GP to be comfortable to roll up their sleeves with this as well. I am very much of the no-task-too-small mentality when starting a practice/company. The moment volume increases to the point that the schedule is filled with other procedures (even diagnostic exams) Ill be hiring a hygienist.
• What are the days and hours of a typical doctor schedule How many assistants do they get and how many columns are they inThere is currently no typical schedule. I imagine an individual starting part time (2-3 days / week) and scaling to full time. Im imagining a typical day is 8 hours - 7 hours booked with patients and 1 hour for lunch and other tasks (notes/tx planning/pt communication etc). 1 assistant per doctor. Not sure regarding columns but at the moment there is plenty of space for 1 doctor to use 2-3 ops if logical and efficient.
• Do you offer a path to ownership / partnership and if so what does that path look likeYes. I am open to the GP vesting into some equity (stock ownership) of this practice location over time. This essentially translates to bonuses tied to practice profitability and equity is sellable down the road.
• How do you compensate your doctors Are there production incentives Whats the average take home annually for your doctors (For example are you giving them a daily rate for a period of time and if so whats the range for that Same with percentage.33% production (which equal collections as we collect prior to procedures). Lab and materials costs covered by the house. No production incentives per se. There will be bonuses for patient happiness (measured by net promoter score) and growth of membership numbers. I will guarantee a daily minimum of $800 for the first 3 months of employment.
• If your compensation is based on collections what is your last 6 month average collection rateWe will collect before treatment so should be 100% or above.
• Do you hire as employees or independent contractorsIndependent contract probably makes sense for 1-2 days. Employee for 3 days. May start as 1099 and convert to W2.
• Do you have an employment contract and if so is it annual What is your non-compete What is your notice period No employment or independent contractor contracts are in place at the moment. I imagine both will be an annual contract. Notice period 60 days. No non-compete.
• Why is this position open If this is a replacement what was the average monthly production of the doctor being replacedLaunching a new practice and new practice concept altogether.
• What benefits do you offer if any (paid malpractice Paid time off Medical dental vision 401K CE reimbursement Holidays )Ill be working to put together a benefits plan. This will be relevant for employees not independent contractors.
• Who do the doctors report toMe (Scott Drucker)
• What are your daily / monthly production expectations if anyNo expectations. Be great with diagnosis and treatment plan presentation and the rest will fall into place.
• Whats your average new patient flow over the last six monthsN/A
• Do you charge lab fees to your doctorsNo
• Whats the interview process like (normally its an initial call then a practice visit then possibly a working interview then decisionjust as an example)Many conversations with me including a few in-person meetings. A walk-through of the space would be ideal (construction permitting). No working interview as Ill be making this decision before the grand opening.
• Do you huddle in the morning and if so who leads and who is in attendanceYes and Ill the beginning all will be in attendance. Initial team will be: GP me (perio) assistant and office manager / patient coordinator. Hygiene will be hired shortly thereafter.
• How many total doctors do you have in the practice Will there be mentorship at all What is the average monthly production of current docs in the practiceWill start with this GP role and me (perio). No mentorship on GP. Mentorship in surgical and business/operations possible if there is interest. No historical production to reflect on.
• How would you describe the culture of your practice What type of personality do you believe would be the best fit for your cultureId like to build a culture of doers. Practitioners and a support team that strive to deliver an elevated level of care to our patients/members. Docs must be technically skilled highly ethical and articulate when communicating with patients. Docs must also be kind calm and empathetic. Docs must not hesitate to roll up their sleeves to tackle challenges as they arise. Mission/Vision/Values are a work in progress but itll give you some insight into how Im thinking. Mission: To redefine dental care with a membership-based model by delivering personalized technology-driven holistic oral care. Our elevated attention to detail affords patients an unparalleled experience on their journey to achieving and maintaining oral health and long-term wellness. Vision: To become the premier destination for comprehensive interdisciplinary dental wellnesswhere modern diagnostics lifelong prevention and concierge-level care meet. Values: 1. Health - Oral health is health. This is the foundation of what we do and is non-negotiable. We focus on prevention education and personalized plans that promote not just oral healthbut total-body wellness vitality and confidence. 2. Science and Technology - We rely on evidence-based diagnostics advanced imaging and AI-driven tools to guide every clinical decision. Informed diagnosis and treatment planning isnt optional - its foundational. 3. Excellence of care - We deliver clinical care of the highest standard integrating advanced diagnostics interdisciplinary planning and a thoughtful personalized approach. 4. Integrity - Patients are people not mouths or teeth. Diagnose and treat them as you would your closest family or friends. 5. Hospitality - We craft a calm welcoming environment where every detailfrom scheduling to surroundingsis designed for comfort and peace of mind. The little details matter.