Associate Periodontist Portland Metro​/Salem

Overview

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.

• 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 2-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 Periodontist with Permanente Dental Group, you will support the practices of an evidence-based group by being a clinical and non-clinical resource for the full scope of periodontics. In this role, you will:

• Prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth and their substitutes, including the placement of dental implants.
• Maintain and restore the health, function, and esthetics of periodontal structures and tissues.
• Educate patients on evidence-based preventive measures to support long-term periodontal and overall oral wellness.
• 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.

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and successful completion of a U.S. residency training program in Periodontics.
• Must meet the Oregon Board of Dentistry (OBD) requirements for surgically placing implants, in effect Jan. 1, 2024.
• 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 use evidence-based dentistry to educate patients on periodontal disease prevention and the causes and treatment of oral health conditions.
• Proven ability to coordinate, supervise, or manage the activities of others to accomplish goals.
• Understanding of principles and processes for providing patient services.

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

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!