Dentist
Listed compensation
$150k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
General Dentist – Full-Time or Part-Time
Gentle Dental | Dallas, Oregon
BUILD YOUR PRACTICE. KEEP YOUR AUTONOMY. GET THE SUPPORT YOU NEED.
Gentle Dental is looking for a General Dentist to join our established practice in Dallas, Oregon. Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or a part-time schedule, this is an opportunity to step into a strong patient base while having the flexibility, clinical autonomy, and support to practice the way you want.
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS
Plus, this location qualifies for loan repayment programs administered through the Oregon Office of Rural Health (ORH) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
For dentists with qualifying student loans, this can add significant value to an already strong opportunity.
Why Gentle Dental Dallas?
- Full-time or part-time schedule options
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
- Established patient base with consistent opportunity to grow
- Clinical autonomy to diagnose and treatment plan for your patients
- Support from an experienced clinical and operational team
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Modern resources and the support of a larger dental organization
- ORH and NHSC loan repayment qualifying location
At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry happens when doctors have the freedom to focus on their patients while having the resources and support they need behind them.
You’ll maintain your clinical autonomy while benefiting from a team that can support the operational side of the practice — allowing you to spend more time doing what you do best: caring for patients.
Compensation
Average full-time Dentist earnings: $150,000–$400,000 annually
Your earning potential is supported by an established patient base and the opportunity to grow your practice.
Full-time Benefits Include
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings plan
- Short- and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Continuing education credits
- Additional CE support and partial license and DEA reimbursement after two years
What We’RE Looking For
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
- Active Oregon dental license or ability to obtain one prior to employment
- Current CPR certification
- DEA registration and NPI, as applicable
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered dental care
Practice Location
- Gentle Dental Dallas
- 244 E Ellendale Ave., Suite 4
- Dallas, OR 97338
Ready for Your Next Opportunity?
Whether you’re an experienced dentist looking for a change or a newer doctor ready to continue building your skills, Gentle Dental Dallas offers the patient base, autonomy, flexibility, and support to build a rewarding practice.
Apply today and let’s talk about what you’re looking for in your next opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered dental care while maintaining clinical autonomy in diagnosis and treatment planning. Collaborate with an experienced clinical and operational team to ensure efficient practice management.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school and possess an active Oregon dental license. Current CPR certification and DEA registration are also required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% 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 ~$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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$400k | Dentist median $275k (middle half $275k–$288k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$266k in purchasing power | Oregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Oregon | 109 active | 5,685 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on · loan repayment | Oregon healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 16% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Dentistry listings | 577 in the last 30 days | 438 the 30 days before (+32%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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