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Westphalia Holdings
Salem, Oregon

Dentist

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$325k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

General Dentist Opportunity – Salem, Oregon | Established, High-Performing Private Group Practice (Confidential)

Are you a confident, comprehensive General Dentist looking for a stable, busy schedule in a well-supported, modern practice? Our long-established, doctor-led private group practice in Salem, Oregon is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist (W-2, benefits eligible) to join a collaborative, high-production team.

This is a strong opportunity to step into consistent patient demand, efficient systems, and a clinical environment built for quality, autonomy, and long-term success.

Practice Overview

This practice has deep community roots and a reputation for high-quality, comprehensive care. You’ll be working in a modern office with strong operational support and a team that knows how to keep the schedule full and the day running smoothly.

  • Practice Snapshot
  • 12 operatories
  • Open Dental practice management software
  • Strong hygiene program and established recall systems
  • Efficient, experienced clinical and administrative support

Clinical & Procedural Focus

We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who is confident in bread-and-butter restorative dentistry and values practicing comprehensive care the right way. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with great support, you’ll fit right in.

Ideal Strengths Include

  • Comprehensive exams & treatment planning
  • Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
  • Simple to moderate extractions
  • Endo experience is a plus (or interest in growth is welcomed)
  • Schedule, Employment & Benefits
  • Full-Time, W-2 (benefits eligible)
  • Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
  • Predictable 4-day schedule with strong work-life balance
  • Full operational and administrative support so you can stay focused on patient care
  • Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Established private group practice with strong demand
  • 12-op facility designed for efficient flow and productivity
  • Open Dental and streamlined systems
  • Team-oriented culture with experienced support staff
  • Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing Oregon market

Why Salem, Oregon?

Salem offers an ideal mix of livability and access: a strong local community, easy proximity to the Willamette Valley, and convenient drives to Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and outdoor recreation. It’s a great place to build a long-term home while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Interested?

Apply to learn more and request a confidential overview of the practice, compensation structure, and expected schedule/production mix.

Key Responsibilities

The associate dentist will perform comprehensive exams, treatment planning, and restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, and bridges. They will work within a team-oriented environment to provide high-quality care while maintaining efficient clinical workflows.

Requirements

The candidate must be a confident, comprehensive General Dentist capable of handling restorative dentistry and simple to moderate extractions. Experience or interest in endodontics is considered a plus for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

General dentistryOpen Dental software

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 22 employers

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<$280k
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$280k-340k
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$340k-400k
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$400k-460k
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$460k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
67%
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

W-2 benefits eligible
Full operational and administrative support
Strong work-life balance