Traveling Dentist

Gentle Dental is seeking a full-time General Dentist to support our practices throughout the greater Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington metro areas .

This traveling role combines a full-time schedule and consistent hours with the opportunity to work alongside different teams and serve patients across multiple established practices. Your schedule and office assignments are provided in advance so you can plan ahead.

You'll play an important role in helping offices and people through transitions, providing clinical coverage, maintaining access to care, and supporting teams during provider absences, staffing changes, and onboarding. We're looking for a dentist who enjoys variety, builds relationships quickly, and brings a flexible, adaptable approach to each practice.

Higher compensation and mileage/travel reimbursement recognize the flexibility and regional support this position requires.

Full-time employment with consistent hours

Schedule and office assignments provided in advance

Higher compensation for a traveling provider role

Mileage and travel reimbursement

Variety across established practices throughout the Portland/Vancouver metro area

An opportunity to support patients and teams during important transitions

Clinical autonomy and comprehensive treatment planning

Experienced dental assistants and office support

Modern technology and resources

Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Malpractice coverage

401(k) with company match and additional pre-tax savings options

Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time team members

As a traveling General Dentist, you'll help maintain continuity of care and keep practices moving forward when additional support is needed.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering high-quality general dentistry and patient-centered treatment planning.

Providing coverage across Gentle Dental offices throughout the greater Portland and Vancouver metro areas.

Supporting offices during provider absences, staffing transitions, and new-provider onboarding.

Building trust with patients and establishing effective working relationships with each office team.

Adapting to different practice environments, team dynamics, and patient needs.

Communicating clearly with clinical and operational leaders to support smooth transitions and coordinated care.

You'll maintain the clinical autonomy to make treatment decisions based on what's best for your patients, with Gentle Dental's resources and operational support behind you.

This position offers higher compensation in recognition of its travel requirements, flexibility, and support across multiple practices , along with mileage and travel reimbursement .

Compensation will be discussed based on experience and the requirements of the role.

This is a full-time position with consistent hours , supporting Gentle Dental offices throughout the greater Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA metro areas .

Your schedule and assigned locations will be provided in advance. Office assignments will vary based on coverage needs and practice transitions.

DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

Active Oregon and Washington dental licenses, or ability to obtain both prior to employment

Current CPR certification

DEA registration and NPI, or ability to obtain prior to start

Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered dental care

Flexibility and adaptability when working across different offices and teams

Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly

Willingness and ability to travel throughout the greater Portland/Vancouver metro area

If you enjoy working with different teams, helping people through change, and bringing dependable clinical care to the offices that need you, we'd love to connect.

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