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Westphalia Holdings
Portland, Oregon

Dentist

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$325k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 47m ago · Verified live

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

General dentistryOpen Dental software

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 20 employers

CME allowance
70%
401k / retirement match
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
39%
Relocation assistance
26%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in General Dentistry (Dental)

  • No weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Westphalia Holdings

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
W-2 benefits eligible