Dentist
Listed compensation
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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k–$400k | Dentist median $250k (middle half $200k–$300k)375 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$266k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oregon | 91 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $150k loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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