Dentist - New Grads Welcome
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
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
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).
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