Dentist
Quick facts
- Pay
- $150,000 - $400,000 a year (Full-time equivalent)
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Lakewood, WA
- Industry
- Health and Care — 3087 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- H-1B
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
General Dentist – Lakewood, Washington
Part-Time | 3 Days per Week | New Graduates Welcome | Visa Sponsorship Available
Gentle Dental is seeking a Part-Time General Dentist to join our established practice in Lakewood, Washington. This opportunity offers a three-day workweek, a strong patient flow, and access to an experienced clinical support network—making it an excellent fit for both early-career dentists and experienced providers looking for a flexible schedule.
H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship are available for this position.
Why Join Gentle Dental?
At Gentle Dental, part of the InterDent family of dental providers, we believe exceptional patient care starts with supported and empowered clinicians.
With more than 170 practices across the West Coast and beyond, we provide the resources of an established dental organization while supporting clinical autonomy, professional development, and work-life balance.
For a new graduate, this position offers an opportunity to build confidence and expand your clinical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. A consistent flow of restorative and hygiene patients provides exposure to a broad range of treatments, helping you strengthen diagnostic skills, develop clinical efficiency, and gain valuable real-world experience.
Position Highlights
- Part-time schedule of 3 days per week
- New graduates are encouraged to apply
- Strong restorative and hygiene patient flow
- In-house network of Board Eligible and Board Certified specialists to support specialty needs
- Predominantly PPO patient base
- Comprehensive, well-supported dental practice
- Compensation based on a percentage of production and experience
- Guaranteed compensation during the first 60 days
- Full-time equivalent dentists can expect to earn between $150,000 and $400,000 annually. Actual compensation for this part-time position will vary based on schedule, experience, and production.
- H-1B, TN, and Green Card sponsorship available
Practice Location
Gentle Dental – Lakewood
5605 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Suite B
Lakewood, WA 98499
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Continuing education credits
- Malpractice coverage
Qualifications
- New graduates welcome
- Graduate of an accredited dental school
- Current Washington State Dental License, or ability to obtain one by the start of employment
- Required professional licenses and certifications, including CPR, DEA, and NPI, as applicable
Grow Your Career with Gentle Dental
At Gentle Dental, we are committed to patient care, clinical and operational excellence, personal accountability, strong relationships, and innovative approaches that support our patients and teams.
Whether you’re beginning your career or looking for a flexible opportunity with an established dental organization, you’ll have the support and patient flow to continue developing your skills while delivering high-quality care.
Apply today to learn more about this Part-Time General Dentist opportunity in Lakewood, Washington.
To comply with Washington State’s pay transparency laws (RCW 49.58.110), this job posting includes a designated email address for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries to send any notices of noncompliance: Recruiting@InterDent.com (mailto:Recruiting@InterDent.com)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Visa sponsorship record: Gentle Dental of Oregon, P.C.
Sponsors occasionally| Fiscal year | H-1B LCAs | USCIS approvals | USCIS denials | PERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| FY2024 | 2 | — | — | — |
✔ Gentle Dental of Oregon, P.C. filed 3 H-1B applications for this kind of role (Dentists, General) in the period above.
Also filed: H-1B1 Singapore × 2 — a good sign for Australian (E-3), Chilean and Singaporean (H-1B1) candidates.
Roles they sponsor most
- pediatric dentist2 LCAs · median $128k
- dentist1 LCA · median $150k
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Dentists, General (SOC 29-1021).
- Mentioned in the listing
H-1B
- H-1B cap-exempt employer
Regular cap-subject employer — a new H-1B needs to win the lottery in March (unless you already hold cap-counted H-1B status).
- TN (citizens of Canada and Mexico)
This kind of role may fit the USMCA profession “Dentist” — it depends on the actual duties. No lottery, no cap; you need the matching degree or license.
- E-3 (Australia) and H-1B1 (Chile, Singapore)
This employer has filed before (H-1B1 Singapore: 2). Same degree requirement as H-1B, but no lottery and a separate quota that is rarely filled.
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
For candidates with awards, publications, press, a high salary or critical roles at distinguished organizations. No cap, no lottery; the employer files a petition.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level II (qualified)Dentists, General · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $94,973 | ~15% |
| Level II | $140,941 | ~31% |
| Level III | $186,888 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $232,856 | ~61% |
This job pays $150,000–$400,000 a year — that's Level II (qualified). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level II registration gets 2 entries; estimated selection chance about 31%.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.