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InterDent Service
Beaverton, Oregon

Dental Therapist

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Job Description

Dental Therapist – Beaverton, Or

Gentle Dental Cornell Center | Full-Time or Part-Time | Beaverton, 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 Cornell Center in Beaverton, 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 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.

We believe our providers do their best work when they have the right balance of clinical autonomy and support. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients and work 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 the practice.

Why Gentle Dental?

  • Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
  • 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
  • $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 Cornell Center
  • 16155 NW Cornell Road, Suite 450
  • Beaverton, OR 97006

Why Beaverton?

Located just west of Portland, Beaverton offers a great balance of suburban convenience, outdoor recreation, great restaurants, and easy access to everything the Portland metro area has to offer.

You’ll find parks, trails, shopping, and plenty of local restaurants nearby, while downtown Portland is within reach when you want the energy of the city.

Head the other direction and you’ll find yourself closer to the vineyards and communities of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, with the Oregon Coast also within reach for a weekend getaway.

It’s a great place to build your career and enjoy the best of the Portland area without needing to be right in the middle of the city.

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

Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental as a Dental Therapist in Beaverton!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare while working as part of a collaborative dental team. They are expected to practice at the top of their licensure and build strong relationships with patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Therapist at InterDent Service a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

InterDent Service ranks #1 of 24 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% 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

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 26 employers

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<$90k
11
$90k-110k
11
$110k-130k
5
$130k-150k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
43% this job
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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InterDent Service · Salem, Oregon

From $155k
#2

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$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$123k-$141k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Beaverton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,874/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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

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About InterDent Service

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
$15,000 sign-on bonus