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Job Description
General Dentist – Downtown Portland, Or
Gentle Dental Downtown Portland | Part-Time | Thursdays & Fridays
At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional dentistry starts with supported, empowered providers. We are looking for a Part-Time General Dentist to join our established team at our Downtown Portland location.
This is a great opportunity for a dentist looking for a consistent two-day-per-week schedule while still having the support, resources, and patient base of a well-established dental group.
The Opportunity
Our Downtown Portland office is looking for a dentist who enjoys building relationships with patients, providing high-quality care, and working alongside a collaborative team.
With a consistent Thursday and Friday schedule, this position can be a great fit for an experienced provider looking to add days to their current schedule or a dentist seeking a long-term part-time opportunity.
At Gentle Dental, you’ll have the autonomy to make the clinical decisions you believe are right for your patients, while our teams help support the operational side of the practice.
Schedule & Location
- Part-Time
- Thursdays and Fridays
- Consistent weekly schedule
Gentle Dental Downtown Portland
1050 SW 6th Avenue, Suite 222
Portland, OR 97204
Why Gentle Dental?
We want our doctors focused on what they do best — taking care of patients and practicing great dentistry.
You’ll Have Access To
- An established patient base
- Dedicated clinical and operational support
- Experienced dental assistants and office teams
- Modern technology and resources
- Clinical autonomy and support from a larger provider network
- Continuing education opportunities
- Malpractice coverage
- 401(k)
Compensation
- Competitive production-based compensation
- Opportunity to grow earnings alongside your patient base
- No cap on earning potential
What We’RE Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license, or ability to obtain one
- Current BLS certification
- A patient-focused approach to dentistry
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive care
A Practice Built to Support Dentists
Gentle Dental provides the resources of a larger dental organization while allowing our doctors to maintain autonomy in how they care for their patients.
Whether you’re looking to complement an existing schedule or find a consistent part-time practice where you can build lasting patient relationships, we’d love to connect and tell you more about our Downtown Portland team.
Apply today to learn more about this Part-Time General Dentist opportunity with Gentle Dental Downtown Portland.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care to an established patient base in a collaborative team environment. Maintain clinical autonomy while building lasting relationships with patients during scheduled Thursday and Friday shifts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Oregon dental license. A current BLS certification and strong communication skills are also required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 36% 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)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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