Dentist
Listed compensation
$300K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Exciting Associate Dentist Opportunity - Salem, OR!
Oregon Smile Care Center in Salem, OR, is seeking a passionate and motivated General Dentist to join our team! Located just an hour south of Portland, Salem offers a beautiful setting with access to outdoor adventures year-round.
Why Us?
$300,000 annual earning potential
Clinical Autonomy
- Supportive Team: Join a collaborative, fun group dedicated to high-quality patient care.
- Career Growth: Peer/owner collaboration and CE opportunities to support your development.
- Flexible schedule: Open to part-time or full-time availability
What We’re Looking For
- 1-3 years of experience is preferred, but we are open to all experience!
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and connect with patients.
- A valid state dental license (or in the process of obtaining one) and a DDS or DMD degree.
- If you’re ready to grow your career and make a difference in a thriving practice, apply today!
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality dental care to patients within a collaborative team environment. Engage in peer and owner collaboration to support clinical development and practice growth.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid state dental license and possess a DDS or DMD degree. While 1-3 years of experience is preferred, the practice is open to all experience levels.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist at Oregon Smile Care Center a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 49 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $290k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · top 10% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$290k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oregon | 91 active | 5,625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 39% no call · 78% no weekends49 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 581 in the last 30 days | 413 the 30 days before (+41%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Dentist Jobs
19 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
19 jobs · 15 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
15 jobsShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Part Time Dentist
$250k-$350kAssociate Dentist | Private Practice, Not a DSO | Mentorship + Modern Digital Office | North Phoenix
$220k-$340kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Oregon Smile Care Center
Benefits & Perks
Living in Salem
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $419k≈ 1.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,611/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.