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InterDent Service
Portland, Oregon

Dental Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Dental Therapist – Portland, Or

Gentle Dental Washington Street | Full-Time or Part-Time | Portland, Oregon

$155,000+ Annual Compensation | $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported, empowered providers. We are looking for a Dental Therapist to join our team at Gentle Dental Washington Street in Portland, Oregon.

Whether you’re an experienced Dental Therapist looking for your next opportunity or preparing to begin your career after graduation, we’d love to connect.

The Opportunity

As a Dental Therapist with Gentle Dental, you’ll play an important role in expanding access to high-quality oral healthcare while working as part of a collaborative dental team.

We want our Dental Therapists to practice at the top of their licensure and use the full range of skills they’ve worked hard to develop. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow clinically, utilize your training, and make a meaningful impact on the patients and community you serve.

We believe our providers do their best work when they have the right balance of clinical autonomy and support. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients and work alongside dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and operational team members who share a commitment to putting patients first.

With both full-time and part-time opportunities available, we’re open to discussing a schedule that works for you and the needs of the practice.

Why Gentle Dental?

  • Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
  • Collaborative, team-based approach to patient care
  • Established patient base
  • Clinical and operational support
  • Opportunities for continued professional growth
  • Modern dental technology and resources
  • A culture focused on quality care, relationships, and improving access to dentistry

Compensation

  • $155,000+ annual compensation, depending on experience
  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Competitive compensation designed to recognize your experience, clinical skills, and value as a provider

Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Employees

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings options
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Therapy program
  • Current Oregon Dental Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
  • Current CPR certification
  • Passion for patient-centered care and expanding access to oral healthcare
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Practice Location

  • Gentle Dental Washington Street
  • 10300 SE Washington Street, Suite C101
  • Portland, OR 97216

Why Portland?

Portland offers a little bit of everything: incredible food, distinct neighborhoods, parks and trails, arts and culture, and easy access to some of the best outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest.

Spend your time off exploring local restaurants and coffee shops, hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, heading to Mount Hood, visiting Oregon wine country, or making a weekend trip to the Oregon Coast.

It’s a city where you can enjoy the energy and amenities of a major metro area while still having mountains, rivers, forests, and the coast within reach.

If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can use your skills, grow as a provider, and make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong dental team, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental as a Dental Therapist in Portland!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare services as part of a collaborative dental team. They are expected to practice at the top of their licensure while building strong relationships with patients and the clinical staff.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Therapist at InterDent Service a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,846 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$117k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon148 active7,875 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon Counselor listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 32% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,570 in the last 30 days1,547 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 23 employers
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2
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$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$136k-$168k
#2

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InterDent Service · Salem, Oregon

From $155k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

$123k-$141k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,846 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About InterDent Service

Hospitals and Health Care
Inglewood, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Full-time or part-time options

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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