Dentist - $40,000 Signing Bonus

Gentle Dental Careers; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Continuing Education Support

Malpractice Insurance

Job summary

Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our Salem Lancaster practice in Salem, Oregon. The position offers a $40,000 signing bonus and an opportunity to build your own practice with an established patient base behind you.

With strong patient demand, clinical autonomy, and an experienced team, this role provides the foundation to grow long-term while delivering excellent care. Mentorship and comprehensive support are available in a well-equipped, supportive network.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Current CPR certification.
• DEA registration and NPI or ability to obtain.

Skills

Patient Care

Customer Service

Communication skills

Education

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Job description

General Dentist – Salem, Oregon

$40,000 Signing Bonus | Average Full-Time Earnings $150,000–$400,000+

Build Your Practice with an Established Patient Base Behind You

Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established Salem Lancaster practice in Salem, Oregon.

With strong patient demand, a $40,000 signing bonus, clinical autonomy, and an experienced team behind you, this opportunity offers the foundation to build a successful and rewarding long-term practice.

Whether you are an experienced dentist or early in your career, you will have the patient base, technology, mentorship, and operational support to continue growing while focusing on what matters most: providing excellent care.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $40,000 signing bonus
• Average full-time earnings of $150,000–$400,000+
• Established patient base with strong demand for care
• Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan based on what is best for your patients
• Experienced clinical and operational support
• Modern technology and clinical resources
• Mentorship and collaboration with an experienced network of providers
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Clinical Autonomy. Real Support.

At Gentle Dental, our doctors have the autonomy to make clinical decisions based on what is right for their patients while benefiting from the resources and support of an established dental organization.

Our teams help manage the operational side of the practice so you can focus on dentistry, build long-term patient relationships, and grow your practice. You'll also have access to a broader network of providers for mentorship, collaboration, and continued professional development.

Why Salem?

Oregon's capital offers a great balance of career opportunity, affordability, and access to everything that makes the Pacific Northwest such a desirable place to live.

Salem sits in the heart of the Willamette Valley, surrounded by Oregon wine country and within easy reach of hiking, waterfalls, mountains, and the Oregon Coast. Portland is also close enough for an easy day trip, while Salem offers a more relaxed pace and lower cost of living than many larger West Coast cities.

It's a great place to build a career, put down roots, and still have plenty to explore when you're away from the office.

Practice Location

Gentle Dental Salem Lancaster

530 Lancaster Drive NE

Salem, OR 97301

Compensation & Benefits

• Average full-time earnings of $150,000–$400,000+
• $40,000 signing bonus
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Pre-Tax Savings Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Malpractice Insurance
• Continuing Education Support
• Additional CE allowance plus partial Oregon License and DEA reimbursement after two years

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain prior to employment
• Current CPR certification
• DEA registration and NPI or ability to obtain

About Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients' smiles.

Our mission is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare while improving the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve. We foster a culture built on patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for an opportunity with a strong patient base, clinical autonomy, excellent earning potential, and an experienced team behind you, we'd love to meet you.

Skills Required

• Patient Care
• Customer Service
• Communication skills

Behaviors Required

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer

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