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Dental Hygienist

Gentle Dental Careers
Salem, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Dental Hygienist — Full Time

Gentle Dental West Salem | Salem, OR 645 9th Street NW, Suite 110, Salem, OR 97304

$5,000 Signing Bonus | $60–$65/Hour Total Compensation

Why Gentle Dental

At Gentle Dental, we believe great patient care starts with a team that feels genuinely valued, supported, and set up to do their best work. Our vision is to provide exceptional, lifelong, integrated oral healthcare — making it accessible to every patient we serve, because we know oral health is foundational to overall wellbeing.

We've reimagined what group dentistry looks like — giving clinicians the right balance of autonomy and support at every stage of their career, in a culture built on clinical excellence, innovation, and real investment in our people.

If you're looking for a full-time role with strong compensation, a production bonus that rewards your work, and a team that genuinely cares — this is it.

The Role

We're hiring a Full Time Dental Hygienist at our West Salem location. You'll deliver high-quality hygiene services in a collaborative, wellness-centered environment, with the tools and clinical support to consistently achieve outstanding patient outcomes.

Compensation is a combination of hourly base pay and production bonuses, with an expected total of $60–$65 per hour — rewarding you directly for the care you provide.

What We Offer — Full Time Employees

  • $60–$65/hour total compensation (base production bonus)
  • ✍️ $5,000 signing bonus
  • Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision — for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ️ Basic Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • ️ 80 Hours PTO per year 6 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
  • 401(k) and Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Continuing Education (CE) Credits
  • ⚕️ Malpractice Coverage
  • Referral Bonus Program ($600–$2,500 depending on role)

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Dental Hygiene program
  • Current Oregon Dental Hygiene License (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • CPR certification required
  • Local anesthesia certification preferred

Ready to Join Us?

We're hiring immediately. Apply today and join a team making a real difference in the Salem community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $60 - $65

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