Dental Therapist
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,846 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $94k (middle half $88k–$117k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Oregon | 148 active | 7,875 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oregon Counselor listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 32% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,570 in the last 30 days | 1,547 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 |
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