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InterDent Service
Salem, Oregon

Dentist - New Grads Welcome

Dental Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$150,000 - $400,000

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Dentist – New Graduate Opportunity

Gentle Dental – Salem, Oregon

Are you a new dental graduate looking for the right place to launch your career?

Gentle Dental in Salem, Oregon is excited to welcome a motivated and

compassionate Associate Dentist to join our supportive, team-oriented practice.

We are committed to helping new dentists build confidence, refine clinical

skills, and grow professionally in a positive and collaborative environment.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity for a New Grad

* Mentorship from experienced doctors

* Strong patient base with consistent new patient flow

* Clinical autonomy with guidance when you need it

* Modern technology including digital radiography and intraoral scanning

* Supportive hygienists and experienced clinical team

* Structured onboarding to help you transition smoothly into practice

What You’ll Gain

* Competitive compensation (guaranteed base plus production bonuses)

* Continuing education support

* Malpractice coverage

* Health and retirement benefit options

* Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance

* A collaborative culture focused on growth and learning

Responsibilities

* Perform comprehensive exams and diagnose treatment needs

* Provide restorative and preventive dental care

* Educate patients on oral health and treatment options

* Develop treatment plans with mentorship support

* Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation

Qualifications

* DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school

* Eligible for or holding an active Oregon dental license

* Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn

* Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

Start Your Career in Salem, Oregon

Salem offers a welcoming community with access to outdoor recreation, wineries,

the Oregon Coast, and Portland. It’s an ideal place to build both your career

and your lifestyle.

If you’re ready to begin your dental career with a practice that values

mentorship, growth, and excellence in patient care, we encourage you to apply

today.

Gentle Dental – Building confident dentists and healthy smiles.

This site qualifies for loan repayment administered by the ORH and NHSC

programs.

The average full time Dentist earns $150,000 - $400,000

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DentistryClinical diagnosisRestorative dentistryPreventive dentistryTreatment planningPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dentist - New Grads Welcome at InterDent Service a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentistry (Dental) — ranked against 1,581 active Dentistry (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dentistry Career Context

InterDent Service holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 185 active listings.

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $266k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dentist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 18 employers

7
<$255k
6
$255k-305k
5
$305k-355k
6
$355k-405k
2
$405k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
79% this job
401k / retirement match
71%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
29% this job
Relocation assistance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$225k-$425k
#3

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#4

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+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Dentistry (Dental)

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Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$422k
Typical market rent
$1,581/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About InterDent Service

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Benefits & Perks

Mentorship from experienced doctors
Continuing education support
Malpractice coverage
Health and retirement benefit options
Flexible schedule
Loan repayment (ORH and NHSC programs)