Dentist - New Grads Welcome
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InterDent Service Corporation
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Dentist - New Grads Welcome
InterDent Service Corporation
Posted 18 days ago
Full Time
Salem, Oregon
In Person
Smart Summary
The Associate Dentist will be responsible for performing comprehensive exams, diagnosing treatment needs, and providing both restorative and preventive dental care. This role also involves educating patients on oral health, developing treatment plans with mentorship, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
This Associate Dentist position at Gentle Dental in Salem, Oregon is perfect for new graduates. It requires a DDS or DMD degree, eligibility for an Oregon dental license, and strong communication skills. New grads will receive mentorship, clinical autonomy, and a supportive team environment to help them build confidence and grow professionally.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Comprehensive Exams
Treatment Diagnosis
Restorative Care
Preventive Care
Patient Education
Treatment Planning
Clinical Documentation
Communication Skills
High-Quality Care
Patient-Centered Care
Job Description
For more information please reach out to Jeff Farrell, Talent Acquisition Manager at Farrellj@interdent.com.
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
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Mentorship from experienced doctors
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Strong patient base with consistent new patient flow
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Clinical autonomy with guidance when you need it
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Modern technology including digital radiography and intraoral scanning
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Supportive hygienists and experienced clinical team
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Structured onboarding to help you transition smoothly into practice
What You’ll Gain
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Competitive compensation (guaranteed base plus production bonuses)
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Continuing education support
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Malpractice coverage
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Health and retirement benefit options
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Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance
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A collaborative culture focused on growth and learning
Responsibilities
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Perform comprehensive exams and diagnose treatment needs
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Provide restorative and preventive dental care
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Educate patients on oral health and treatment options
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Develop treatment plans with mentorship support
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Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation
Qualifications
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DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school
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Eligible for or holding an active Oregon dental license
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Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
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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
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InterDent Service Corporation
InterDent is a dental service organization with over 150 affiliated dental offices serving over one million patients each year. Gentle Dental, its principal brand, provides high-quality comprehensive care including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery. Headquartered in Inglewood California and Vancouver Washington, InterDent has practices in 8 western States under the brands Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers Dental, and Dedicated Dental. Gentle Dental offers a multi-tiered professional career path for its affiliated practitioners. The company operates a Clinical Leadership Board (CLB) responsible for providing clinical support and guidance to ensure and continuously improve the high quality of dental care provided in the Gentle Dental Affiliated Practices and assists in the continued development of Gentle Dental Affiliated practitioners Gentle Dental is committed to providing patients with: • Respect and compassion • Open communication • High-quality and affordable dental care • Comfortable offices and treatments • Convenience in location, scheduling, and financing
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