Dentist - Friday and Saturday Schedule
Listed compensation
$70k-$160k
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Part-Time General Dentist – Fridays & Saturdays
Gentle Dental Lancaster | Salem, Oregon
Two Days a Week. Established Patient Base. Strong Earning Potential.
Looking for a part-time dental opportunity that fits alongside the rest of your
schedule?
Gentle Dental Lancaster in Salem, Oregon is immediately hiring a General Dentist to work Fridays and Saturdays. This is a great opportunity for a dentist looking to add two consistent days to their schedule while stepping into an established practice with the clinical and operational support of an experienced team.
The Opportunity
- Part-time: Fridays & Saturdays
- Established practice and patient base
- Strong earning potential in just two days per week
- Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan for your patients
- Experienced clinical and operational support
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
- 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings plan
At Gentle Dental, our doctors have the autonomy to practice dentistry their way while having the resources and support of a larger dental organization behind them.
You focus on providing great patient care. We help support the rest.
Compensation
Expected earnings working two days per week: $70,000–$160,000 annually
Dentist compensation ranges from $175,000–$400,000 annually on a full-time equivalent basis.
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 care
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Salem Lancaster
- 530 Lancaster Dr NE
- Salem, OR 97301
Make Two Days Count
Whether you’re looking to supplement an existing schedule, transition into a more flexible workweek, or simply want a consistent part-time opportunity, Gentle Dental Lancaster offers the patient base, earning potential, autonomy, and support to make your Fridays and Saturdays worthwhile.
Apply today and let’s talk about whether this schedule could be the right fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
The General Dentist will provide high-quality, patient-centered care at an established practice. Responsibilities include diagnosing dental conditions and creating comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Oregon dental license. Additionally, a current CPR certification and DEA registration are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k 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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