Associate General Dentist Grand Ave

Job Description

Job Description

About Permanente Dental 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.

See our benefits, support, and leadership opportunity FAQ for more details:

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Position Overview:

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.

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Why Permanente Dental Group?

Our Mission: Better lives through total health, starting with the smile.
Our Vision: To be the leading dental group through total health for patients, the people who care for them, and the communities we serve.

If you are a dedicated and skilled dentist looking to grow professionally and personally in a supportive and empowering environment, we want to hear from you!