Dentist - $40,000 Signing Bonus
Listed compensation
$150k-$400k
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Job Description
General Dentist – BEND, Oregon
$40,000 SIGNING BONUS | LOAN REPAYMENT ELIGIBLE | EARNINGS POTENTIAL $150,000–$400,000+
Build Your Practice. Grow Your Career. Love Where You Live.
Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established Bend, Oregon practice. With a strong patient base, consistent demand for care, and a dedicated clinical support team, this is an opportunity to step into a practice with the foundation already in place for success.
We're looking for a dentist who values clinical autonomy, comprehensive patient care, and building lasting relationships with patients and the community.
Whether you're an experienced provider or an early-career dentist looking to grow, you'll have the support and resources to build a rewarding, long-term career.
Why Join Gentle Dental in BEND?
- Established Patient Demand: Step into a practice with an existing patient base and opportunities to grow.
- Dedicated Clinical Support: Work alongside a team of dental assistants, hygienists, and a dental therapist.
- Practice at the Top of Your Licensure: Enjoy clinical autonomy and the ability to provide comprehensive care based on your patients' needs.
- Specialty Collaboration: Access a network of specialists for referrals, consultation, and case collaboration.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for mentorship, continuing education, and leadership development.
- Operational Support: Focus on patient care while an experienced operations team supports the business side of the practice.
Why BEND, Oregon?
Imagine finishing your workday and heading straight to the mountains, trails, or river.
Nestled along the Deschutes River and surrounded by the Cascade Mountains, Bend offers an incredible balance of outdoor adventure and community living. Spend your weekends skiing at Mt. Bachelor, exploring miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, paddleboarding on the Deschutes, or enjoying Bend's thriving restaurant and craft brewery scene.
With its welcoming community, excellent recreational opportunities, and beautiful Central Oregon setting, Bend is a place where you can build both a career and a life you love.
Compensation & Benefits
- $40,000 Signing Bonus
- Average full-time Dentist earnings: $150,000–$400,000+
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education Support
- Additional CE funding and partial License/DEA reimbursement after two years
- Pre-tax savings plans and tuition reimbursement opportunities
Loan Repayment Opportunities
Our Bend practice is a loan repayment eligible location, with potential
opportunities through:
- Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH)
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Eligible providers may qualify for significant student loan repayment assistance, subject to program requirements, funding availability, and individual eligibility.
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Bend
- 20516 Robal Lane, Suite 100
- Bend, OR 97701
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain prior to employment
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI number or ability to obtain
Let's Connect!
If you're looking for a practice where you can enjoy clinical independence, a strong support team, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career in one of Oregon's most desirable communities, we'd love to connect.
Come build your future with Gentle Dental in Bend!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dental care to an established patient base while maintaining clinical autonomy. Collaborate with a dedicated support team including dental assistants, hygienists, and therapists to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dentistry Career Context
Of the 43 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% 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).
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