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Dental Therapist

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Job Description

Dental Therapist – Newberg & Mcminnville, Or

Gentle Dental | Full-Time or Part-Time | Newberg & McMinnville, Oregon

$155,000+ Annual Compensation | $10,000 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 teams in Newberg and McMinnville, Oregon.

Whether you’re an experienced Dental Therapist looking for your next opportunity or preparing to begin your career after graduation, we’d love to connect.

The Opportunity

As a Dental Therapist with Gentle Dental, you’ll play an important role in expanding access to high-quality oral healthcare across two established practices in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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 communities you serve.

You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients across our Newberg and McMinnville practices while working alongside dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and operational team members who share a commitment to putting patients first.

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

Why Gentle Dental?

  • Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
  • Work across two established Willamette Valley practices
  • Collaborative, team-based approach to patient care
  • Established patient base
  • Clinical and operational support
  • Opportunities for continued professional growth
  • Modern dental technology and resources
  • A culture focused on quality care, relationships, and improving access to dentistry

Compensation

  • $155,000+ annual compensation, depending on experience
  • $10,000 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 Locations

  • Gentle Dental Newberg
  • 710 E. Foothills Drive, Suite 710A
  • Newberg, OR 97132
  • Gentle Dental McMinnville
  • 510 NE 8th Street
  • McMinnville, OR 97128

Life in the Willamette Valley

Newberg and McMinnville are located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, surrounded by vineyards, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, and welcoming communities, while still offering convenient access to the greater Portland area and Oregon Coast.

It’s a great place to build meaningful patient relationships while enjoying everything this part of Oregon has to offer.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can use your skills, grow as a provider, and make a meaningful impact across two communities while being supported by strong dental teams, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental as a Dental Therapist in Newberg and McMinnville!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare services across two established practices in the Willamette Valley. They will work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants to expand patient access to care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical support

Counselor Career Context

InterDent Service ranks #1 of 36 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 16% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 41 employers

10
<$90k
14
$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k
12
$130k-150k
3
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
41% this job
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Mental Health Therapist, Contractor - WI / (Remote)Contract

Cartwheel · Remote - Nationwide

$65-$75/hr
#2

School-Based Clinical Therapist

Preventive Measures · Washington, District of Columbia

$60-$75/hr
#3

Dental Therapist

From $155k
#4

Licensed Therapist

$60-$70/hr
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newberg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$494k
Typical market rent
$2,090/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings options
Life insurance
$10,000 sign-on bonus