Pda Dental

Practice of Choice for Dentists and Care Teams Satisfying Careers and Professional Opportunities

Permanente Dental Associates, PC, offers excellent opportunities to experienced dentists, including specialists, dedicated to providing high quality, evidence-based dentistry and committed to group practice as a career choice.

Our Northwest based multidisciplinary group practice, owned by the dentists, offers professional camaraderie, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a generous employer-funded retirement program, and the opportunity to become part-owner in the group.

We are dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based dental care. We are a Northwest-based, dentist-owned group practice that empowers our clinicians to make decisions that prioritize patient health and well-being. As part of our supportive and collaborative environment, we encourage growth, leadership, and the opportunity to become a part-owner in our group practice.

What We Offer:

• Leadership Opportunities: As a clinical leader, you will mentor and guide other professionals while maintaining a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Ownership Potential: We are a dentist-owned group, meaning decisions are made by the people who understand the practice best. The opportunity to become a part-owner allows you to directly contribute to the future of our practice.
• Work-Life Balance: With a 4-day work week, you’ll enjoy more time to focus on both your professional and personal life.
• Unparalleled Benefits:
  • Industry-leading retirement plan, including a defined-benefit (cash balance) and 401(k) with 7.5% employer contribution
  • Paid Parental Leave (up to 4 weeks)
  • Two community service and wellness days per year, annual benefit reimbursement, and an award-winning Wellness Program
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options (for dentists and dependents), as well as alternative care, life insurance, and AD&D coverage
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Dependent Care FSA
• Professional Development: We are committed to continuous learning, offering both clinical and leadership development opportunities to support your growth.

As a General Dentist with Permanente Dental Group, you will provide comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. In this role, you will:

• Deliver preventive services to improve oral wellness.
• Educate patients on preventive care and best practices for maintaining long-term oral wellness.
• Mentor and provide guidance to clinical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and clinical excellence.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from a pre-doctoral dentistry program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association or the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
• Active state license, with a minimum of a valid DEA number and current CPR certification for Washington and Oregon providers.
• Oregon providers must also have at least a Nitrous Oxide Permit (Permit required within 60 days of hire).
• Demonstrated ability to utilize evidence-based dentistry to recognize symptoms and identify treatment alternatives of diseases, injury, malformations, and desired esthetic enhancements of teeth and gums, and related oral structures.
• Proven ability to recommend preventive health care measures. Understanding of principles and processes for providing customer services.
• Proven ability to coordinate, supervise, or manage the activities of others to accomplish goals.

Preferred Experience:

• 1–3 years of practice experience or completion of GPR or AEGD training.