Discover your full potential

Dental assistants bring crucial skills to our teams.

Meet the challenge and work at your full scope

Work in a modern, team-centered office to assist in delivering quality, compassionate patient care using evidence-based dentistry. At Willamette Dental, dental assistants work up to their full scope of practice which utilizes all of your skills, leading to a strong professional connection with the dentists. Here, you’ll have more than just a job. You’ll contribute to a culture of respect for each other and our patients. We support work/life balance, live our core values, and encourage volunteerism for community benefit.

Join Us.

Available positions include:

  • Lead Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • On-Call Dental Assistant
  • Specialty Dental Assistant
  • Traveling Dental Assistant
  • Dental Assistant Externship

Dental assistant benefits

Willamette Dental believes in its people. We want the best and the brightest, and we express our gratitude by providing competitive salaries and an outstanding benefits package. Our dynamic, team-centered workplace and culture are supported by employees who feel respected.

Medical, dental & vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disability
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation & holidays
Life insurance
Tuition reimbursement

THE WILLAMETTE DIFFERENCE

Find a unique experience

At Willamette Dental, you will find a career that stands apart in the dental industry. See how we compare.

Small dental practices

  • Fee-for-service business model focused on profitable treatments
  • Upgraded technology costs passed to patient
  • Limited training
  • Inconsistent hours can lead to reduced pay
  • Minimal benefits
  • Time off can be challenging
Evidence-based care

Willamette Dental

  • Evidence-based philosophy for 55 years
  • Privately-owned and clinician-led
  • Staff-based DHMO insurance model focused on preventive care and minimally-invasive treatment
  • Advanced technology
  • Continuous training
  • Consistent hours
  • Zero production goals
  • Excellent benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off

DSOs and “corporate” dentistry

  • Fee-for-service business model focused on profitable treatments
  • Investor-owned and led
  • Often production goal pressures
  • Sales-driven culture for treatment
  • Inconsistent hours can lead to reduced pay
  • Moderate benefits

Onboarding

Our clinical support department provides a strong, comprehensive orientation for new professionals. Lead dental assistants and dentists will provide continuing mentorship during the first weeks of clinical work and beyond.

Locations

Urban or suburban, we have nearly 50 locations that best suit your personal aspirations and work toward your goals. The Northwest offers everything from thriving metropolitan cultures to scenic coastal and mountain experiences. Foodies, athletes, theater buffs, zen seekers, campers…all can find their place in our three-state region.

Employee testimonials