Dental Therapist

Gentle Dental Careers; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Gentle Dental Klamath Falls is seeking a Dental Therapist to join our team in Southern Oregon. This role embraces practicing at the top of licensure, using the full range of trained skills, and expanding access to quality dental care for the community.

We welcome both experienced therapists and new graduates, offering full-time or part-time options, clinical and operational support, and opportunities for professional growth at a newer Gentle Dental practice in Klamath Falls.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapy program.
• Current Oregon Dental Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Passion for patient-centered care and expanding access to oral healthcare.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• As a Dental Therapist with Gentle Dental, you'll expand access to oral healthcare as part of a collaborative dental team.
• Practice at the top of your licensure and use the full range of skills developed during training.
• Grow clinically, utilize your training, and make a meaningful impact on patients and the community.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapy program

Job description

Dental Therapist - Klamath Falls, OR

Gentle Dental Klamath Falls | Full-Time or Part-Time | Klamath Falls, Oregon

$155,000+ Annual Compensation | $15,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported, empowered providers. We are looking for a Dental Therapist to join our team at Gentle Dental Klamath Falls in Southern Oregon.

Whether you're an experienced Dental Therapist looking for your next opportunity or preparing to begin your career after graduation, this is an opportunity to use your skills in a community where expanding access to high-quality dental care can make a meaningful difference.

The Opportunity

As a Dental Therapist with Gentle Dental, you'll play an important role in expanding access to oral healthcare while working as part of a collaborative dental team.

We want our Dental Therapists to practice at the top of their licensure and use the full range of skills they've worked hard to develop. We're committed to creating an environment where you can grow clinically, utilize your training, and make a meaningful impact on the patients and community you serve.

At our newer Klamath Falls practice, you'll also have the opportunity to grow alongside the office, build lasting patient relationships, and help establish a strong presence in the community.

With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, we're open to discussing a schedule that works for you and the needs of the practice.

Why Gentle Dental?

• Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
• Opportunity to grow alongside a newer Gentle Dental practice
• Collaborative, team-based approach to patient care
• Build meaningful, long‑term patient relationships
• Clinical and operational support
• Opportunities for continued professional growth
• Modern dental technology and resources
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on access to dental care in the community

Compensation

• $155,000+ annual compensation, depending on experience
• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• Competitive compensation designed to recognize your experience, clinical skills, and value as a provider

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Employees

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings options
• Life insurance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapy program
• Current Oregon Dental Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
• Current CPR certification
• Passion for patient-centered care and expanding access to oral healthcare
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Practice Location

Gentle Dental Klamath Falls

2650 Washburn Way

Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Why Klamath Falls?

If you prefer wide-open spaces, sunshine, and easy access to the outdoors, Klamath Falls offers a different pace of life in beautiful Southern Oregon.

Surrounded by lakes, mountains, and high-desert scenery, the area offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, biking, skiing, and year‑round outdoor recreation. Crater Lake National Park is nearby, and the region is known for abundant sunshine and incredible natural landscapes.

Klamath Falls also offers the chance to become part of a smaller community where your work as a healthcare provider can have a visible and meaningful impact.

If you're looking for an opportunity to use your full skill set, grow as a provider, and bring greater access to dental care to a community where your work truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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