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Temp Orthodontist - Full Time

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Job Description

Temporary Full-Time Orthodontist – Willamette Valley, Or

Gentle Dental | Albany

  • Corvallis
  • Eugene
  • Lebanon | Temporary Full-Time |

Rotating 4- and 5-Day Workweeks | Established Patient Base

Step into an established orthodontic practice and make an immediate impact!

Gentle Dental is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Orthodontist to provide care across four established practices in Oregon's beautiful Willamette Valley.

This is an excellent opportunity for an orthodontist looking for a temporary assignment with a consistent full-time schedule, established patient base, and experienced clinical and operational teams already in place.

You'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best: providing exceptional orthodontic care while helping maintain continuity of treatment for patients across our Albany Santiam, Corvallis, Valley River, and Lebanon locations.

Your Practice Locations

You'll provide orthodontic care across four Gentle Dental practices throughout

Oregon's Willamette Valley:

  • Gentle Dental Albany Santiam
  • 2708 Santiam Hwy SE
  • Albany, OR 97322
  • Gentle Dental Corvallis
  • 1830 NW 9th Street, Suite 106
  • Corvallis, OR 97330
  • Gentle Dental Valley River
  • 1800 Valley River Drive, Suite 200
  • Eugene, OR 97401
  • Gentle Dental Lebanon
  • 2040 S. Santiam Hwy
  • Lebanon, OR 97355

Schedule

Temporary Full-Time | Rotating weekly schedule, typically alternating between four- and five-day workweeks.

Office assignments and schedules are structured in advance, providing consistency while supporting patients across the region.

Why Join Gentle Dental for a Temporary Assignment?

Step Into an Established Patient Base

No need to build a practice from scratch!

You'll work with established orthodontic patient communities and experienced dental teams, allowing you to step in and begin providing care while maintaining treatment progress and continuity for existing patients.

Clinical Autonomy

You're the doctor.

At Gentle Dental, we believe in giving our providers the freedom to make clinical decisions based on what's best for their patients. You'll maintain your clinical autonomy while having the support and resources of an established dental organization behind you.

Focus on Patient Care. We'll Support the REST.

Our experienced clinical and operational teams help manage the day-to-day details of running a practice, allowing you to focus on providing high-quality orthodontic treatment.

From scheduling and patient coordination to administrative support, our goal is to make your transition into the assignment as smooth as possible.

Variety with a Consistent Schedule

Enjoy the opportunity to work with multiple established teams throughout the Willamette Valley while maintaining a structured full-time schedule.

This position is ideal for an orthodontist who enjoys variety, adapts easily to different practice environments, and values building relationships with patients and teammates.

Position Details

  • Position: Temporary Full-Time Orthodontist
  • Location: Albany, Corvallis, Eugene, and Lebanon, Oregon
  • Schedule: Rotating four- and five-day workweeks
  • Assignment Duration: To be discussed
  • Compensation: Competitive compensation based on experience and assignment terms
  • Practice Environment: Established patient base with clinical and operational support

What We're Looking For

  • Orthodontic Residency Certificate
  • Graduate of an accredited dental school
  • Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain one prior to employment
  • Current required licenses and certifications, including CPR and NPI
  • Commitment to providing exceptional orthodontic care
  • Ability to adapt to multiple office environments and collaborate with established teams
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Passion for maintaining continuity of care and positive patient experiences

Make an Impact in Oregon's Willamette Valley!

At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry happens when providers have the clinical autonomy to practice confidently and the support to focus on their patients.

If you're an orthodontist looking for a temporary full-time opportunity with established patient communities, a consistent schedule, and the chance to make a meaningful difference across multiple practices, we'd love to connect!

Apply today to learn more about this temporary orthodontic opportunity with Gentle Dental!

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional orthodontic care across four established dental practices in the Willamette Valley. Maintain continuity of treatment for existing patients while collaborating with clinical and operational teams.

Requirements

Must hold an orthodontic residency certificate and a graduate degree from an accredited dental school. Requires an active Oregon dental license, CPR certification, and NPI number.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OrthodonticsClinical decision makingTreatment planningCollaborationAdaptability

Orthodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dentist market look like in Oregon?
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Listed paynot listedDentist median $372k (middle half $260k–$390k)50 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Oregon103 active5,726 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOregon healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 17% offer loan repayment103 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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