Dental Therapist
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Job Description
Dental Therapist – Salem, Or
Gentle Dental Salem Lancaster | Full-Time or Part-Time | Salem, 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 team at Gentle Dental Salem Lancaster in Salem, 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 while working as part of a collaborative dental team.
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 community you serve.
We believe our providers do their best work when they have the right balance of clinical autonomy and support. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients and work 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 the practice.
Why Gentle Dental?
- Opportunity to practice at the top of your Dental Therapist licensure
- 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 Location
- Gentle Dental Salem Lancaster
- 530 Lancaster Drive NE
- Salem, OR 97301
Why Salem?
Located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Salem offers the amenities of one of the state’s largest cities while still providing easy access to the outdoors and surrounding wine country.
You’ll find local restaurants, parks, trails, wineries, and plenty of community events nearby. Salem’s central location also puts you within easy reach of Portland, the Oregon Coast, the Cascade Mountains, and other Willamette Valley communities for weekend adventures.
As Oregon’s capital, Salem serves a large and diverse community, making it a great place to build meaningful patient relationships and make a lasting impact on access to dental care.
If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can use your skills, grow as a provider, and make a meaningful impact while being supported by a strong dental team, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today to learn more about joining Gentle Dental as a Dental Therapist in Salem!
Key Responsibilities
The Dental Therapist will provide high-quality oral healthcare as part of a collaborative dental team. They are expected to practice at the top of their licensure while building strong relationships with patients and the community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Therapist at InterDent Service a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
InterDent Service ranks #1 of 32 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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).
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