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Dentist - Friday and Saturday Schedule

DentalIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$160k

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Employment & setting
Part-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 26m ago · Verified live

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

DEA License

Key Skills

General dentistryDiagnosisTreatment planning

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 21 employers

CME allowance
68% this job
401k / retirement match
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
36%
Relocation assistance
24%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About InterDent Service

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Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
Additional Pre-Tax Savings Plan
Continuing Education Opportunities
Malpractice Coverage
Clinical Autonomy