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:
https://permanentedental.com/find-dental-jobs-careers/faq/
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.
Please visit here to view the full job description:
https://permanentedental.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/General-Dentist-Job-Description_04_2026.pdf
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!