| Location | Salem, OR |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1978 |
| Website | https://www.gentledental.com/ |
Looking for a great place to spend the month of October — with the possibility of staying longer?
Gentle Dental Keizer Kids is seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a temporary opportunity during October 2026. Whether you have a gap between positions, are looking to add a short-term opportunity to your schedule, or want the chance to experience a practice before making a longer-term commitment, we'd love to connect!
And if you love Keizer Kids as much as we think you will, there is an opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time Pediatric Dentist position at the end of October.
A Practice Built for KidsGentle Dental Keizer Kids is a state-of-the-art dental office thoughtfully designed specifically for pediatric patients.
From customizable colored lighting and ceiling-mounted entertainment screens to adjustable ambient lighting, every detail of the practice was intentionally designed to create a calm, engaging environment for children.
This isn't simply a general dental office with a pediatric schedule — Keizer Kids was built with pediatric dentistry in mind, helping minimize sensory overload and create a positive, comfortable experience for both children and their families.
The OpportunityTemporary Pediatric Dentist – October 2026
Join our Keizer Kids team for the month of October with a defined, short-term commitment. For a Pediatric Dentist interested in something more permanent, this opportunity can also serve as a great introduction to the practice, team, and patient community before transitioning into a full-time position.
Location:
Gentle Dental Keizer Kids
3836 River Rd N
Keizer, OR 97303
For candidates interested in continuing beyond October, there is an opportunity to transition into a permanent full-time position with Gentle Dental Keizer Kids, including our comprehensive full-time benefits package.
If you're a Pediatric Dentist looking for a great short-term opportunity — or you're interested in finding your next long-term dental home but want the chance to experience the practice first — we'd love to hear from you!
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As an industry leader, Gentle Dental & Family provides a large network of resources, including an experienced practice management staff, cutting edge technology, and outstanding benefits to help our affiliated dentists and employees grow in their careers. With 180+ affiliated dental offices serving over one million patients each year, Gentle Dental & Family provides high-quality comprehensive care including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, pedodontics, prosthodontic and oral surgery. Headquartered in Inglewood California and Vancouver Washington with practices in 8 western states under the brands Gentle Dental, Smile Keepers Dental, Affordable Dental Care, Capitol Dental and Dedicated Dental.
Gentle Dental has delivered high quality care with a personal touch for over 30 years. We have the resources you need to achieve true personal and career success. We aim to provide our network of affiliated doctors and staff with a competitive benefits package, which include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan, CE credits, and career opportunities to advance with the company.
We'll handle the details, you focus on your patients, let's practice together.
We build relationships for life:
Our Vision:
Lifelong relationships with teammates, patients and communities built on trust.
Our Mission:
Attract and develop the most committed and passionate dental professionals in the industry to deliver legendary patient experience and clinical excellence.
Our Brand Promise:
We make patients feel valued, respected, and as important as family. We ensure they are well informed and can trust us to maintain and improve their oral health and overall well-being.
Our Values:
Legendary Service
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Team
Continuous Improvement