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InterDent Service
Bend, Oregon

Dental Therapist

CounselorFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$155k

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Job Description

Dental Therapist – BEND, Or

Gentle Dental | Full-Time or Part-Time | Bend, Oregon

At Gentle Dental, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported, empowered providers. We are looking for a Dental Therapist to join our team in beautiful Bend, 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 communities 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
  • 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
  • Appropriate Oregon licensure or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
  • Passion for patient-centered care and expanding access to oral healthcare
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

LOCATION: Gentle Dental Bend

20516 Robal Lane, Suite 100

Bend, OR 97701

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 Bend!

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare 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 team members.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Counselor Career Context

InterDent Service ranks #1 of 32 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 30 employers

12
<$90k
10
$90k-110k
8
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
1
$155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Therapist

InterDent Service · Salem, Oregon

From $155k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

$123k-$141k
#4

Outpatient Therapist (Licensed Psychologist or LICSW)

$125k-$140k
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,964 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$698k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 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 · Bend, 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short-term and long-term disability
401(k) with company match
Life insurance