Dentist
Listed compensation
$150k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist – Full-Time or Part-Time
Gentle Dental | Sheridan, Oregon
Build a Practice. Serve a Community. Make an Impact.
Gentle Dental is looking for a General Dentist to join our established practice in Sheridan, Oregon.
With full-time or part-time options, an established patient base, and the support of an experienced dental organization, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice while becoming an important part of the community you serve.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
And There’s Another Major Benefit
This location qualifies for loan repayment programs administered through the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
For dentists with qualifying student loans, that can add significant value to your overall compensation while you build your career.
Why Gentle Dental Sheridan?
- Full-time or part-time schedule options
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- ORH and NHSC loan repayment qualifying location
- Established patient base with an opportunity to grow
- Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan for your patients
- Experienced clinical and operational support
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- The resources of a larger dental organization while practicing in a community-focused setting
At Gentle Dental, we believe doctors should have the autonomy to practice dentistry their way without having to do everything alone.
You focus on your patients and clinical care. Our teams help support the operational side of the practice.
Compensation
Average full-time Dentist earnings: $150,000–$400,000 annually
Your earning potential is supported by an established patient base and the opportunity to continue growing your practice.
Full-time Benefits Include
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Continuing education credits
- Additional CE support and partial license and DEA reimbursement after two years
What We’RE Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI, as applicable
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Sheridan
- 411 W. Main Street
- Sheridan, OR 97378
Build Something Meaningful
If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can build strong patient relationships, have real clinical autonomy, and make an impact in the community you serve, we’d love to talk with you.
Whether you’re an experienced dentist looking for your next opportunity or a newer doctor ready to grow, Gentle Dental Sheridan offers the patient base, flexibility, support, and resources to help you succeed.
Apply today and let’s talk about what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
The dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care while maintaining clinical autonomy in diagnosis and treatment planning. They will work within an established practice to build patient relationships and contribute to the community.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Oregon dental license. Additionally, current CPR certification and DEA registration are required for the role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$400k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $275k–$288k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$266k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oregon | 109 active | 5,685 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | Oregon healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 577 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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