Discover your full potential and build a rewarding career

Dental assistants bring crucial skills to our team that enable us to provide exceptional patient care.

Meet the challenge and maximize your impact

At Willamette Dental, you’ll utilize your skills in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, delivering compassionate care with evidence-based dentistry.

We empower you to reach your full potential, fostering strong professional connections with dentists and a culture of mutual respect. This is more than just a job; build a rewarding career with work-life balance, community involvement, and a commitment to excellence.

Join Us.

Available positions include:

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

We deliver dentistry — different.

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. A lead dental assistant 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