Associate Pediatric Dentist Rockwood

About Permanente Dental Associates:

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:

https://pda-dental.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Benefits-FAQs_2025.pdf

Position Overview:

As a Pediatric Dentistry Specialist with Permanente Dental Associates, you will support the practices of an evidence-based group by being a clinical and non-clinical resource for the full scope of pediatric dentistry. In this role, you will:

• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, malformations, and desired esthetic enhancements of teeth and gums, and related oral structures for infants and children through adolescents, including patients with special health care needs.
• Provide preventive services to patients, such as applications of fluoride and sealants to teeth.
• Educate pediatric patients and/or guardians on preventive measures to promote overall oral wellness in an evidence-based group practice.
• As a clinical leader, provide direct and indirect mentoring, supervision, and feedback to clinical staff.
• As a professional leader, provide high-quality care and serve as a responsible steward of resources.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. Pediatric Residency Program.
• Minimum qualifications include an applicable State License with specialty noted (if required by state). Washington and Oregon providers must have a valid DEA number and current CPR certification.
• Oregon providers must also have at least a Nitrous Permit (Permit required within 60 days of hire).
• Demonstrated ability to utilize evidence-based dentistry to educate pediatric patients and/or guardians regarding preventive dental care, cause and treatment of dental issues and oral health services.
• Proven ability to coordinate, supervise, or manage the activities of others to accomplish goals.
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing patient services.

Please visit here to view the full job description:

https://www.pda-dental.com/web/wp-content/uploads/jobs/Pediatric.pdf

*Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Why Permanente Dental Associates?

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!