Dental School Graduates

The transition from dental student to practicing dentist can prove challenging. How can you ramp up your speed and improve your clinical skills and confidence while paying back your student loans?

Pacific Dental Services is one of the country's leading dental support organizations, prioritizing supported autonomy that empowers dentists to focus on clinical excellence and comprehensive patient care. Our PRIVATE PRACTICE +® platform is predicated on the perfect balance between the best business practices and an environment that supports full clinical autonomy.

As an associate dentist at one of our supported practices, you’ll enjoy:

  • Option for true practice ownership
  • Excellent income potential and benefits
  • Mentorship from an owner dentist and peer associate dentists
  • Industry-leading continuing education with over 600 hours of complimentary CE
  • Collaboration with in-house specialists
  • Fully digitized practices equipped with the best CAD/CAM technology and the Epic comprehensive health records system
Two dentists standing back to back

Check out our FAQs, for more information about working as a dentist with PDS. Of course, if you have more questions than these, please reach out to us at universityrelations@pacden.com

A dentist and a patient served through We Serve community outreach programs

We are passionate about serving others and a great way to do this is through donated dentistry. There are several ways you can participate, both in local communities or in the global community. 

A woman looking into a mirror and envisioning the life she could have as a dentist

A shadow day is an excellent way to get a feel for day-to-day work in a dental practice. Click below to read more information on how you can make the most of this practical opportunity.

Career Opportunities

Set the bar as high as you want, and put your skills to work. Find out about current opportunities now.