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Medford, Oregon

Dentist

DentistFull-Time

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Average full–time earnings: $150K–$400K+

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Job Description

General Dentist – Medford, Oregon

$25,000 SIGNING BONUS | UP TO $150,000 STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS

Build the Career You Want in Southern Oregon

Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to join our established Northgate practice in Medford, Oregon.

Whether you're an experienced dentist or an early-career provider, this opportunity offers the ideal combination of clinical autonomy, mentorship, financial opportunity, and lifestyle.

Why Join Gentle Dental?

Practice with Purpose

Deliver exceptional patient care in a thriving, established practice while enjoying the support of one of the largest and most respected dental organizations in the western United States.

Outstanding Financial Opportunity

  • $25,000 Signing Bonus
  • Average full-time earnings: $150,000–$400,000+
  • Up to $150,000 in student loan forgiveness through qualifying Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs

Clinical Autonomy with Outstanding Support

We believe doctors provide the best care when they have the freedom to practice dentistry their way—supported by the technology, resources, and collaborative environment needed to succeed.

Our model allows you to focus on patient care while we provide:

  • Experienced operational and administrative support
  • Modern technology and clinical resources
  • Mentorship and collaboration with experienced providers
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • A patient-first culture focused on clinical excellence

Why Medford?

Nestled in the heart of Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, Medford offers an exceptional balance of career opportunity and outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy over 200 days of sunshine each year while exploring nearby hiking and biking trails, rafting the Rogue River, skiing at Mt. Ashland, and visiting world-class wineries.

With a vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and easy access to Ashland, Crater Lake National Park, and the Oregon Coast, Medford is an outstanding place to build both your career and your life.

Practice Location

  • Gentle Dental Northgate
  • 725 Bennett Avenue
  • Medford, OR 97504

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Malpractice Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Additional CE allowance plus partial Oregon license and DEA reimbursement after two years
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Qualifications

  • DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
  • Active Oregon dental license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and NPI (or ability to obtain)

Loan Repayment Opportunity

This practice qualifies for loan repayment programs administered through the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). Qualified providers may be eligible for up to $150,000 in student loan repayment.

About Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we value our teammates' smiles as much as our patients' smiles.

Our mission is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare while improving the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve.

We foster a culture built on patient care, operational and clinical excellence, personal accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, enjoy clinical autonomy, and build a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

The General Dentist will deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining clinical autonomy within an established practice. They will collaborate with a support team to provide integrated oral healthcare and improve community well-being.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

General dentistryTreatment planningDiagnostic skillsCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at InterDent Service a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Dentistry Career Context

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Dentist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentistranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$150k–$400kDentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)375 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$266k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Oregon91 active5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$150k loan repaymentUS healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Dentistry listings581 in the last 30 days413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,154 Dentist listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dentist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
7
<$275k
9
$275k-350k
2
$350k-425k
0
$425k-500k
2
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs
CME allowance
69% this job
401k / retirement match
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
31% this job
Visa sponsorship
25%
Loan repayment
6% this job

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$300k-$500k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About InterDent Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Inglewood, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Deferred Compensation Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Company-paid Malpractice Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Additional CE allowance plus partial Oregon license and DEA reimbursement after two years

Living in Medford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,728/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Medford, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.