ID: 555661
NationalDentist Job Posting
Gresham Advanced Dentistry

Description

Associate Dentist - Private Practice Mentorship + Advanced Procedures – Portland, Oregon We are a single-location private dental practice in the Portland Metro Area (Gresham, OR) seeking a full-time Associate Dentist to join us 4 days per week, with a target start date in June 2026. This is not an unproven associate role. We are replacing a busy, long-time associate doctor who is moving out of state for family-related reasons. The position has strong patient demand, an established team, and the opportunity to practice a broad mix of dentistry in a supportive private-practice environment. Our practice is built around four core values: Communication & Collaboration, Doing the Right Thing, Adapt & Thrive, and Excellence in Execution. We are looking for a doctor who is clinically thoughtful, kind with patients, respectful to the team, and motivated to keep growing. What makes this opportunity strong: - Single-location private practice with mentorship and direct owner-doctor support - Approximately 30 new patients per month per dentist, with new-patient flow steadily increasing - Opportunity to continue a broad procedure mix: restorative dentistry, emergency care, extractions, root canals, dentures, implants, cosmetic cases, and other services based on your skill set and growth goals - Modern technology and systems including Open Dental, Dental Intel, digital x-rays, CBCT, CEREC, and ITero scanner - Experienced team support so you can focus on patient care, communication, and clinical excellence - A culture that values patient trust, ethical treatment planning, coachability, and strong team relationships Best-fit candidate: - DDS/DMD with Oregon license or clear Oregon licensure pathway - 2+ years of clinical experience preferred; 1+ year considered for a strong candidate - Comfortable with bread-and-butter dentistry and emergency appointments, including extractions and root canals as needed - Interested in expanding clinical scope over time, especially in procedures that allow more comprehensive care under one roof - Communicates clearly with patients and team members - Kind, empathetic, accountable, and receptive to feedback Compensation and support: - 30% of adjusted production - Temporary daily guarantee during ramp-up; historically, our doctors have exceeded the guarantee because of patient flow and procedure opportunity - CE support for professional development - Health Insurance - 401K How to apply: Please send your resume and a brief note about the type of practice, procedure mix, and mentorship environment you are looking for. We will start with a phone conversation, then invite strong-fit candidates for an interview and in-office shadow day so both sides can evaluate fit transparently.