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Job Description
General Dentist | Full-Time | Downtown Portland, Or
Join Our Gentle Dental Downtown Portland Team!
At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients' smiles!
Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare services. We enhance the quality of our patients' lives by providing accessible oral healthcare, which is paramount to overall health and well-being.
We focus on a commitment to patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, building relationships, and seeking innovative and creative approaches to support our patients and teams.
We're looking for a Full-Time General Dentist to join our established Gentle Dental Downtown Portland office!
At Gentle Dental, we believe in group dentistry reimagined. We provide our dentists with the right balance of clinical autonomy, operational support, and opportunities for professional growth, allowing them to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.
Whether you're an experienced dentist looking for your next opportunity or a newer provider ready to grow your career, we're committed to helping you succeed.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
- Clinical Autonomy: Make treatment decisions based on your patients' individual needs, with the freedom to practice dentistry the way you believe it should be practiced.
- Strong Operational Support: Dedicated teams assist with staffing, scheduling, billing, marketing, and day-to-day operations so you can focus on your patients.
- Established Patient Base: Join an established practice with opportunities to build meaningful, long-term patient relationships.
- Modern Technology: Access innovative dental technology, including digital imaging and advanced diagnostic tools, to support high-quality patient care.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Work alongside experienced dental professionals who value teamwork, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
- Career Development: Continuing education, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities to support every stage of your career.
LOCATION: Gentle Dental Downtown Portland
1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 222
Portland, OR 97204
Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, our office offers the opportunity to practice in one of the Pacific Northwest's most vibrant and dynamic communities.
Portland is known for its incredible food scene, unique neighborhoods, arts and culture, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Whether you enjoy exploring local restaurants, hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, spending weekends on the Oregon Coast, or skiing at Mount Hood, there's something for everyone.
Position Details
Position: Full-Time General Dentist
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive compensation package based on experience and agreement terms.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Continuing education opportunities
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays, based on eligibility
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Dedicated operational and administrative support
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain one
- Strong clinical skills and a commitment to quality patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for building patient relationships and working collaboratively with a dental team
Come Grow with Us!
At Gentle Dental, we're committed to creating an environment where dentists can build rewarding careers while making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.
If you're looking for an established practice, a supportive team, and the opportunity to enjoy everything Downtown Portland has to offer, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and discover what makes Gentle Dental different!
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional, lifelong oral healthcare services while maintaining clinical and operational excellence. Build meaningful, long-term patient relationships within a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 45 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 33% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)395 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oregon | 110 active | 5,821 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 33% no call · 84% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 16% offer loan repayment110 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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