Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist — Full Time

Gentle Dental West Salem | Salem, OR 645 9th Street NW, Suite 110, Salem, OR 97304

$5,000 SIGNING BONUS | $60–$65/HOUR TOTAL COMPENSATION

Why Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a team that feels genuinely valued, supported, and set up to do their best work. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare — making it accessible to every patient we serve, because we know oral health is foundational to overall wellbeing.

We've reimagined what group dentistry looks like — giving clinicians the right balance of autonomy and support at every stage of their career, in a culture built on clinical excellence, innovation, and real investment in our people.

If you're looking for a full-time role with strong compensation, a production bonus that rewards your work, and a team that genuinely cares — this is it.

The Role

We're hiring a Full Time Dental Hygienist at our West Salem location. You'll deliver high-quality hygiene services in a collaborative, wellness-centered environment, with the tools and clinical support to consistently achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Compensation is a combination of hourly base pay and production bonuses, with an expected total of $60–$65 per hour — rewarding you directly for the care you provide.

What We Offer — Full Time Employees

• $60–$65/hour total compensation (base + production bonus)
• $5,000 signing bonus
• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision — for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 80 Hours PTO per year + 6 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• 401(k) with company match and an optional Deferred Compensation Plan
• Continuing Education (CE) Credits
• Malpractice Coverage
• Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
• Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• CPR certification required
• Local anesthesia certification preferred

Ready to Join Us?

We're hiring immediately. Apply today and join a team making a real difference in the Salem community.