Dentist
Listed compensation
From $160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Now is the time to join Puyallup Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics. You will have opportunities to learn new skills from our team of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and gain valuable experience, apply today!
Associate Dentist
At PDS Health, we’re leading integrated healthcare with a patient centric approach. The Associate Dentist role is an exceptional opportunity for recent dental graduates and experienced professionals alike to deliver high-quality care, grow their careers, and receive mentorship from Owner Dentists. With advanced technology, CE, and a collaborative environment, this role supports clinicians committed to excellent patient outcomes and clinical growth.
About PDS Health
PDS Health fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As a leading integrated healthcare organization, we empower providers with a robust platform, advanced tools, mentorship, Continuing Education (CE), and ownership opportunities.
Responsibilities
As an Associate Dentist, you will:
- Provide high-quality comprehensive dental care, prioritizing patient comfort and outcomes.
- Partner with Owner Dentists for coaching and mentorship.
- Expand your skills with extensive CE opportunities.
- Collaborate with in-house specialists to deliver the best patient outcomes possible.
- Use advanced technology, including CAD/CAM, CBCT, AI saliva screening, and EPIC health records.
- Align with the Owner Dentist on clinical standards and patient outcomes.
Why Work at PDS Health?
- Mentorship from experienced professionals.
- Access to 600+ hours of CE.
- State-of-the-art, digitized practices.
- Collaboration with integrated healthcare providers.
- Clear path to practice ownership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive earnings ($160,000–$390,000 annually).
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 401(k) with company contributions and malpractice insurance.
If you’re ready to advance your career, deliver exceptional patient care, and join a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!
PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.
Requirements
This role is open to recent dental graduates and experienced professionals who are committed to clinical growth and patient-centric care. Candidates must be willing to engage in mentorship and utilize advanced dental technologies.
Key Skills
General Dentistry Career Context
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 43% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $160k–$390k | Dentist median $194k (middle half $180k–$250k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$257k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in Washington | 162 active | 5,693 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 78% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Top Dentist Jobs
22 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
22 jobs · 17 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
19 jobs · 17 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$290k-$350kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in South Hill
- Median resident rent
- $2,088/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.