About this role
Dental Assistant | Roseburg, Oregon
$22–$27 per Hour DOE | Full-Time | New Office Opening in 2027
Be Part of Something New in Roseburg!
Gentle Dental is preparing to open a brand-new dental practice in Roseburg, Oregon, with an anticipated opening in January 2027! We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Dental Assistant to join our team and help create an exceptional experience for patients from day one.
This is a unique opportunity to help establish a new practice, build strong relationships with your providers and teammates, and become part of a supportive, patient-focused environment.
At Gentle Dental, we believe great dentistry starts with great teams. You'll work alongside dedicated dental professionals who value collaboration, quality care, and making a difference in the communities we serve.
What You'll Do
- Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for patient care.
- Take dental radiographs and perform expanded functions as permitted by your certifications.
- Educate patients on oral health, treatment procedures, and post-operative care.
- Maintain infection control and sterilization standards.
- Work closely with providers and teammates to ensure efficient patient flow and a positive patient experience.
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: Full-Time
- Pay: $22–$27 per hour, depending on experience and certifications
- Location: Roseburg, Oregon
- Anticipated Opening: January 2027
Benefits
Gentle Dental offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:
- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- 6 paid holidays and 2 paid floating holidays
- Paid time off (80 hours annually for hourly employees)
- 401(k) and deferred compensation plan
- Employee referral bonuses ($600–$2,500 depending on role)
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Required Qualifications
- Certificate from a Dental Assisting Program
- Current healthcare provider CPR/BLS certification
Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay
- Previous dental assisting experience
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) certification
- Dental X-ray certification
- Bilingual Spanish skills
- Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential, where applicable
Join Our New Roseburg Team!
Joining a new practice means more than starting a new job. It's an opportunity to help build a positive team culture, establish lasting patient relationships, and grow alongside an office from its very beginning.
If you're passionate about patient care and excited to be part of something new, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and help us bring Gentle Dental to Roseburg!