Dentist
Listed compensation
$275k-$325k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
General Dentist Opportunity – Salem, Oregon | Established, High-Performing Private Group Practice (Confidential)
Are you a confident, comprehensive General Dentist looking for a stable, busy schedule in a well-supported, modern practice? Our long-established, doctor-led private group practice in Salem, Oregon is seeking a full-time Associate Dentist (W-2, benefits eligible) to join a collaborative, high-production team.
This is a strong opportunity to step into consistent patient demand, efficient systems, and a clinical environment built for quality, autonomy, and long-term success.
Practice Overview
This practice has deep community roots and a reputation for high-quality, comprehensive care. You’ll be working in a modern office with strong operational support and a team that knows how to keep the schedule full and the day running smoothly.
- Practice Snapshot
- 12 operatories
- Open Dental practice management software
- Strong hygiene program and established recall systems
- Efficient, experienced clinical and administrative support
Clinical & Procedural Focus
We’re looking for an Associate Dentist who is confident in bread-and-butter restorative dentistry and values practicing comprehensive care the right way. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment with great support, you’ll fit right in.
Ideal Strengths Include
- Comprehensive exams & treatment planning
- Restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, bridges)
- Simple to moderate extractions
- Endo experience is a plus (or interest in growth is welcomed)
- Schedule, Employment & Benefits
- Full-Time, W-2 (benefits eligible)
- Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PST)
- Predictable 4-day schedule with strong work-life balance
- Full operational and administrative support so you can stay focused on patient care
- Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Established private group practice with strong demand
- 12-op facility designed for efficient flow and productivity
- Open Dental and streamlined systems
- Team-oriented culture with experienced support staff
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a growing Oregon market
Why Salem, Oregon?
Salem offers an ideal mix of livability and access: a strong local community, easy proximity to the Willamette Valley, and convenient drives to Portland, Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and outdoor recreation. It’s a great place to build a long-term home while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.
Interested?
Apply to learn more and request a confidential overview of the practice, compensation structure, and expected schedule/production mix.
Key Responsibilities
The associate dentist will perform comprehensive exams, treatment planning, and restorative procedures such as fillings, crowns, and bridges. They will also manage patient care in a fast-paced, 12-operatory private group practice environment.
Requirements
The candidate must be a confident, comprehensive general dentist capable of handling restorative dentistry and simple to moderate extractions. Experience or interest in endodontics is considered a plus for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Westphalia Holdings a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in General Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 876 active General Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 44% 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 ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k 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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