Scope of practice — what a dentist may do, and under what level of supervision — is set by state law and changes over time, so verify current rules with the board before relying on them.

Oregon Board of Dentistry · Last verified: September 2026

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Employers

Who’s Hiring Dentists in Salem

3 employers have 5 open dentist roles in Salem.

Heartland Dental2 open Smile Brands2 open Willamette Dental1 open

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About This Role

A general dentist provides restorative and preventive care and usually leads the clinical team at a dental practice.

Dental practices across the Salem area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on DentistryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many dentist jobs are open in Salem, OR right now?

As of September 2026, DentistryHires is showing 5 live dentist openings in Salem, OR. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a dentist earn in Oregon?

The Oregon median for dentists is $211,690 a year, +24% against the national median (BLS OEWS (SOC 29-1021), May 2025).

03What licence does a dentist need in Oregon?

The Oregon Board of Dentistry sets the licensing rules for dentists in Oregon. The summary on this page was last verified in September 2026. See the Oregon licensure page for the current rules.

04Which employers are hiring dentists in Salem?

The Salem listings currently come from 3 employers, including Heartland Dental (2), Smile Brands (2), and Willamette Dental (1).