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Gentle Dental

  • Salem, OR
  • 4 days ago
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    Description

    Associate Dentist – New Graduate Opportunity

    Gentle Dental – Salem, Oregon

    Are you a new dental graduate looking for the right place to launch your career? Gentle Dental in Salem, Oregon is excited to welcome a motivated and compassionate Associate Dentist to join our supportive, team-oriented practice. We are committed to helping new dentists build confidence, refine clinical skills, and grow professionally in a positive and collaborative environment.

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity for a New Grad

    Mentorship from experienced doctors

    Strong patient base with consistent new patient flow

    Clinical autonomy with guidance when you need it

    Modern technology including digital radiography and intraoral scanning

    Supportive hygienists and experienced clinical team

    Structured onboarding to help you transition smoothly into practice

    What You’ll Gain

    Competitive compensation (guaranteed base plus production bonuses)

    Continuing education support

    Malpractice coverage

    Health and retirement benefit options

    Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance

    A collaborative culture focused on growth and learning

    Responsibilities

    Perform comprehensive exams and diagnose treatment needs

    Provide restorative and preventive dental care

    Educate patients on oral health and treatment options

    Develop treatment plans with mentorship support

    Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation

    Qualifications

    DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

    Eligible for or holding an active Oregon dental license

    Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn

    Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

    Start Your Career in Salem, Oregon

    Salem offers a welcoming community with access to outdoor recreation, wineries, the Oregon Coast, and Portland. It’s an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

    If you’re ready to begin your dental career with a practice that values mentorship, growth, and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply today.

    Gentle Dental – Building confident dentists and healthy smiles.

    This site qualifies for loan repayment administered by the ORH and NHSC programs.

    The average full time Dentist earns $150,000 - $400,000

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSalem, OR
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1978
    Websitehttps://www.gentledental.com/

    About Company

    As an industry leader, Gentle Dental & Family provides a large network of resources, including an experienced practice management staff, cutting edge technology, and outstanding benefits to help our affiliated dentists and employees grow in their careers. With 180+ affiliated dental offices serving over one million patients each year, Gentle Dental & Family provides high-quality comprehensive care including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontic and oral surgery. Headquartered in Inglewood California and Vancouver Washington with practices in 8 western states under the brands Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers Dental, Affordable Dental Care, Capitol Dental and Dedicated Dental.

    Gentle Dental has delivered high quality care with a personal touch for over 30 years. We have the resources you need to achieve true personal and career success. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company.

    We'll handle the details, you focus on your patients, let's practice together.

    We build relationships for life:
    Our Vision:
    Lifelong relationships with teammates, patients and communities built on trust.

    Our Mission:
    Attract and develop the most committed and passionate dental professionals in the industry to deliver legendary patient experience and clinical excellence.

    Our Brand Promise:
    We make patients feel valued, respected, and as important as family. We ensure they are well informed and can trust us to maintain and improve their oral health and overall well-being.

    Our Values:
    Legendary Service
    Integrity
    Commitment
    Accountability
    Team
    Continuous Improvement

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