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Job Description
Pediatric Dentist – Full-Time or Part-Time
Gentle Dental Keizer KIDS | Keizer, Oregon
$25,000 SIGN-ON BONUS | LOAN REPAYMENT ELIGIBLE
A PRACTICE BUILT FOR KIDS — AND THE PEDIATRIC DENTISTS WHO CARE FOR THEM.
Gentle Dental is seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our Keizer Kids practice in Keizer, Oregon, with full-time or part-time schedule options available.
Keizer Kids isn't simply a general dental office that sees children. The practice was designed specifically around the pediatric patient experience, with an entire team focused on helping kids feel safe, comfortable, and successful at the dentist.
A Space Designed Differently
From customizable colored lighting and adjustable ambient lighting to ceiling-mounted entertainment screens, the Keizer Kids environment was intentionally designed to help reduce sensory overload and create a calmer, more engaging experience for children and their families.
And the pediatric focus goes well beyond the physical space.
You'll work alongside a team that understands kids, knows how to put young patients at ease, and is committed to helping children develop a positive relationship with dental care from the very beginning.
Why You'll Love Keizer KIDS
- $25,000 sign-on bonus
- Full-time or part-time schedule options
- Loan repayment eligible location
- Purpose-built pediatric dental environment
- Dedicated, pediatric-focused clinical team
- Established patient base with strong new-patient flow
- Clinical autonomy with a patient-first philosophy
- New patients distributed equitably
- Continuity of care — your patients stay with you, so you get to watch them grow
- Support from an established dental organization while maintaining your clinical independence
Loan Repayment Opportunity
This practice qualifies for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, providing eligible clinicians with an opportunity to receive substantial student loan repayment assistance while caring for patients in the community.
Your Patients. Your Clinical Decisions. Our Support.
At Gentle Dental, we believe specialists do their best work when they have the resources they need and the autonomy to make the right decisions for their patients.
You focus on providing exceptional pediatric dental care. Our clinical and operational teams help support the rest.
Full-Time Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings options
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Continuing education support
- Additional CE funding and partial license and DEA reimbursement after two years
Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status and scheduled hours.
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Keizer Kids
- 3836 River Rd N
- Keizer, OR 97303
What We're Looking For
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license in good standing or ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI, or ability to obtain prior to start
Help KIDS Build a Healthy Relationship with Dentistry
If you're looking for a pediatric practice where the space, team, and patient experience have all been designed around children, we'd love to meet you.
Bring your clinical expertise and your passion for pediatric dentistry. We'll provide the environment and support to help you build a rewarding practice.
Apply today and let's talk about what you're looking for in your next opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional pediatric dental care while maintaining clinical autonomy within a patient-first philosophy. Collaborate with a dedicated clinical team to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for young patients.
Requirements
Must have completed an accredited Pediatric Dentistry residency program and hold a DDS or DMD degree. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain an active Oregon dental license, CPR certification, and DEA registration.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
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).
