Dental Therapist
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Job Description
Dental Therapist – Newberg & Mcminnville, Or
Gentle Dental | Full-Time or Part-Time | Newberg & McMinnville, Oregon
$155,000+ Annual Compensation | $10,000 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 teams in Newberg and McMinnville, 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 across two established practices in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
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.
You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with patients across our Newberg and McMinnville practices while working 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 our practices.
Why Gentle Dental?
- Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
- Work across two established Willamette Valley practices
- 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
- $10,000 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 Locations
- Gentle Dental Newberg
- 710 E. Foothills Drive, Suite 710A
- Newberg, OR 97132
- Gentle Dental McMinnville
- 510 NE 8th Street
- McMinnville, OR 97128
Life in the Willamette Valley
Newberg and McMinnville are located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, surrounded by vineyards, local restaurants, outdoor recreation, and welcoming communities, while still offering convenient access to the greater Portland area and Oregon Coast.
It’s a great place to build meaningful patient relationships while enjoying everything this part of Oregon has to offer.
If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can use your skills, grow as a provider, and make a meaningful impact across two communities while being supported by strong dental teams, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental as a Dental Therapist in Newberg and McMinnville!
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare services across two established practices in the Willamette Valley. They will work collaboratively with dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants to expand patient access to care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 active | 7,870 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: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 32% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,571 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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