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Endodontist Galesburg, IL

Aspen Dental · Galesburg, IL · Part time

Posted Apr 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Galesburg is a smaller market. What draws you to practicing here, and how long do you see yourself staying?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason to settle in a smaller community, since specialist turnover hurts patients and referring dentists.

Tell me about a time a treatment outcome disappointed you. What did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Honesty about results and whether they learn from cases that go wrong.

What does having full clinical autonomy inside a large dental group mean to you?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep their own clinical standards while working within a structured organization.

What would you do

You'd be the only endodontist in your territory. How do you handle a case that's beyond what you want to take on?

What they are checking: Knowing their limits and having a plan for hard cases when there is no colleague down the hall.

How would you plan your day to reach eight to twelve thousand dollars in production while keeping your quality high?

What they are checking: Whether they can schedule smartly instead of rushing, since the pay model rewards both volume and good outcomes.

What's your approach when a patient asks whether they should just pull the tooth instead?

What they are checking: Giving honest, balanced advice about prognosis rather than steering every patient toward a root canal.

All your referrals come from Aspen general dentists. How would you help them know which cases to send and when?

What they are checking: Building referral quality through teaching and steady communication with in-house dentists.

About the work

Walk me through how you work up a tooth with a sinus tract and no clear history.

What they are checking: Careful diagnosis using pulp testing, periapical films and CBCT before committing a patient to treatment.

How do you use the surgical microscope to find calcified or missed canals?

What they are checking: Real hands-on skill with the equipment the practice provides, especially on difficult molar anatomy.

How do you document and report back to the referring dentist after you finish a case?

What they are checking: Clear handoff so the restoration gets placed on time and the tooth is protected.

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The full job description

As published by Aspen Dental.

At Aspen Dental, we put Endodontists first. Our best-in-class learning and development opportunities help you stay on the leading edge of oral care. Our competitive compensation and flexible scheduling will help you thrive. And we take care of your business and administrative tasks, so you can focus on what you do best: treating patients. As an Aspen Dental Endodontist, you’ll exclusive territory (no networking required, we provide all internal referrals), performing specialized clinical treatments with the latest technology and equipment. You’ll have the support and resources of a nationwide network of experts, as well as a generous compensation and benefits package. You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making dentistry better for everyone. Salary : $8,000-$12,000 production per day* What YOU receive when you join Aspen Dental: • A guaranteed salary with the ability to earn up to 70% higher than the national average and 4-day work week for full-time employees • The 2025 average salary for a part-time Endodontist with Aspen Dental was $313,350 • Access to state-of-the-art facilities, including your own equipment and fully equipped operatories including a CBCT and Global Surgical microscope and more through our partnership with industry leading dental brands • Enjoy your ideal case selection while being the exclusive endodontist with 100% clinical autonomy • Daily robust patient flow from our in-network referral system (no networking required!) • Business and administrative support to handle scheduling, billing, and other operational procedures – allowing you to focus on patient care and removing time spent on paperwork • Access to hundreds of hours of FREE continuing education courses, as well as access to an instant peer network of over 100 Endodontic specialists • Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, health, vision, and 401(k) savings plan for full-time positions • Malpractice insurance assistance • Zero non-competes, so you have autonomy and flexibility to build a career that works for your lifestyle How You’ll Succeed • Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases of dental pulps and periapical tissues of teeth while maintaining the highest standard of dental practice ethics and professionalism • Evaluate findings and prescribe methods of treatment to prevent loss of teeth and to restore teeth to function • Embrace a team-first mindset through collaboration to provide personalized, high-quality care • Commitment to staying on top of innovative endodontic practices • Maintain affiliation with professional groups, dental associations and dental societies to represent Aspen Dental-branded practices in the local community Qualifications • Must be a DDS or DMD from an accredited school • Successful completion of an advanced education program in endodontics accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the ADA required • Specialty certificate Aspen Dental-branded practices are independently owned and operated by licensed dentists. The practices receive non-clinical business support services from Aspen Dental Management, Inc., a dental support organization. Aspen Dental, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Aspen Dental and ClearChoice, part of The Aspen Group (TAG) family of brands, strives to bring better dental care to more people. Join us in our mission to transform dentistry and improve the lives of our patients. We are proud of our collaborative and supportive work environment, where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. * Amount varies per location

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