Denturist North Interstate - Permanente Dental Associates

Provide competent, high-quality prosthetic appliances to members that is aesthetically, phonetically and technically acceptable to the patient and PDA Peer Review. Provide aesthetic care to Kaiser Permanente Dental Care Plan (KPDCP) members within the Oregon and Washington State(s) Dental Board rules and regulations, and within KPDCP guidelines. Consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding clinical aspects of prosthetic care. Works in consultation with prosthodontists, dentists, DOMs, PDs, and all other Health Plan and Permanente Dental Associates’ personnel to assure high-quality member care. As a clinical leader, provides direct and indirect mentoring, supervision and feedback to clinical staff. As a professional leader, provides high quality care and serves as a responsible steward of resources.

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

Required Skills:

• Proficient in use of high-speed lathes and dental handpieces.
• Proficient use of semi-adjustable and fully adaptable articulators.
• Full understanding of the geography of the mouth including mandibular movement and interarch relationships.
• Ability to provide laboratory direction in the evaluation and assessment of prosthetic appliance functionality.
• Ability to take an accurate impression that demonstrates appropriate freeway space and centric relationship.

Benefits:

Denturists (and their dependents) are eligible to enroll in medical, dental, vision, alternative care, supplemental medical and life insurance. Additionally, employees are covered by AD&D coverage, voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance, and are able to enroll in PDA’s 401(k) plan, with a generous employer 401(k) contribution. Employees can accrue over 14 hours of PTO each month to cover various absences such as personal time, vacation, illness, holidays, and more. Additionally, PDA Denturists enjoy up to four weeks of paid parental leave, an annual benefit reimbursement pool, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and award-winning Wellness Program.

About Permanente Dental Associates:

Our Northwest based multidisciplinary group practice, owned by dentists, offers professional camaraderie, clinical and leadership development opportunities, a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including an industry-leading employer-funded retirement program. Decisions are in the hands of dentists, for the dentists. Additionally, PDA offers guaranteed salary and bonus opportunities with the freedom to focus on your clinical practice without the pressure of selling dentistry.

Our Mission: Better lives through total health, starting with the smile.

Our Vision: Be the leading dental group through total health for patients, the people who care for them, and the communities we serve.