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Willamette Dental
Salem, Oregon

Oral Surgeon

DentalFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$520k

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Job Description

  • Location: Lancaster Practice (Salem)
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: 4-10 Hour Shifts
  • Guaranteed Earnings: $300,000 *Guaranteed earnings based off number of days working per week
  • Projected Earnings: $520,000 *based off production, number of days working per week, and location(s)

Position Summary

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMFS) is a dental specialist who supports Willamette Dental Group’s evidence based treatment philosophy, mission, vision and core values by diagnosing and treating diseases that involve the head, face, jaw, neck and sinuses.

The OMFS extracts teeth that are impacted, infected, or damaged by disease. They perform biopsies, bone grafts, sinus surgeries, surgery to support orthodontic treatment, as well as periprosthetic surgery.

The OMFS provides varying levels of anesthesia, including local, nitrous oxide, minimal and moderate sedation, and general anesthesia

Essential Position Functions

Embody Willamette Dental Group’s treatment philosophy, mission and values and ensure they are portrayed throughout the practice.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, at the highest available scope of licensure per the applicable state’s Dental Practice Act.

Serve as a resource for other practitioners in the company regarding the management of medically complex and surgically complex patients.

Assist with coordinating multiple schedules during the course of the work day ensuring patients have appropriate access to care, that the patient’s experience is exceptional, and that tomorrow’s work is done today, when appropriate.

Ensure quality care and adherence to the company treatment philosophy: reviewing data from the dashboard, specialty referrals, EV Report and be counseled as needed.

Adheres to the criteria of the office strategic goals, the economic value report of their offices and themselves: Press Ganey, and access.

  • Embrace Press Ganey and patient transparency with the patient experience being foremost.
  • Obtain and maintain Nitrous Oxide credentials and/or other forms of sedation.
  • Strict adherence to OSHA and blood borne pathogens policies.
  • Follow the FDA and ALARA principle guidelines when taking intra-oral and panoramic radiographs

Diagnose and treat dental issues related to disease, malformations and injuries and develop individualized treatment plans for such.

Strict adherence to Willamette Dental Group’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy. This includes but is not limited to the use of N95 respirators and other PPE as required by regulatory bodies and company policy.

Education and Experience

Degree as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), and/or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS). Successful completion of a traditional pre doctoral dentistry program and valid licensure in the specific state(s) where practicing.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations

Licensed as a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS). Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine (MD), when applicable. DEA registration. Maintenance of BLS certification. Actively seeking or has achieved board certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

At a minimum, will maintain state board’s equivalent of a minimal sedation permit. Will maintain appropriate certifications to support the provider’s anesthesia permit (ie, ACLS, PALS).

  • Expected hiring range for this position depending on experience (annual salary):
  • $300,000—$520,000 USD

Compensation

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

This position is also eligible for incentive pay in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan.

Company Benefits

Willamette Dental offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with 5% match, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, commuter benefits, two complimentary pairs of Fig scrubs (clinical roles), and employee assistance program.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligible employees will accrue a minimum of 120 PTO hours per employment year in addition to seven paid holidays annually. The Company’s PTO program combines vacation and sick leave, which is more generous than Washington State’s Sick Leave Law. Employees in part-time roles working less than 40 hours per week will accrue PTO on a pro-rated basis.

Physical Requirements

The work is primarily performed while sitting and/or standing, but will require occasional walking, bending, stooping and carrying light items such as papers, books, or other supplies. The incumbent uses a computer and other standard office equipment to complete tasks.

Willamette Dental is an equal opportunity employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to an individual’s race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race), religion, color, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy-related condition, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Key Responsibilities

The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon will diagnose and treat diseases of the head, face, jaw, neck, and sinuses while performing various surgical procedures including extractions and bone grafts. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care and serve as a clinical resource for complex surgical cases.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DMD, DDS, or BDS degree and possess valid state licensure along with DEA registration. Applicants are expected to maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and should be actively seeking or have achieved board certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Oral surgeryDiagnosisAnesthesia administrationBiopsyBone graftingSinus surgeryOrthodontic support surgeryRadiographyTreatment planningOSHA complianceACLS certification

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$410k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $397k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

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Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
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 · Salem, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Willamette Dental

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) retirement plan with 5% match
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Commuter benefits