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 - $400,000Equal 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.
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