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Grads & Students

 
DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
WHY JOIN PDS
PATH TO PRACTICE OWNERSHIP
GRADS & STUDENTS
 
 

Start Your Dental Career with Us

 
 

We’re committed to helping new graduates and students thrive. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship from leading professionals, and access to advanced technology—all in a supportive environment that encourages growth. Discover your potential and start building a rewarding dental career with us.

 
 

Dental School Graduates

We’re committed to supporting and mentoring new dentists as they build their careers. Our focus is on helping you grow in an environment that prioritizes both clinical excellence and business success, providing the tools and support you need for long-term growth and achievement.

DA Externships

As a dental assistant-in-training, you’ve already started your journey toward clinical excellence. You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and when you’re ready for your externship, it’s important to choose wisely. Look for practices that will challenge you and support your growth—places that are dedicated to education and professional development.

Internships

We believe in the value of continuous learning and growth through curiosity, adaptability, and new perspectives. Our 10-week, paid Summer Internship Program provides real-world experience in areas like management, administration, IT, and more. If you’re a motivated, critical thinker pursuing a degree, our internship could be the perfect fit to help you gain hands-on experience and sharpen your skills.

 
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Opportunities Across
the Country  


Let us help you transition from dental student to practicing dentist. With opportunities across the country, start your career with confidence and enjoy:
 

  • Excellent income potential and benefits
  • Mentorship from an owner dentist and peer associate dentists
  • Industry-leading and complimentary CEs 
  • Collaboration with in-house specialists
  • Fully digitized practices equipped with advanced, proven technologies
  • Option for true practice ownership
 

Shadow Day Blog

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.

Shadow Day Blog

Check out our FAQs

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

Check out our FAQs

How We Serve

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.

How We Serve
 
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Discover Your Next
Opportunity

Set the bar as high as you want, and put your skills to work in an environment that
challenges and supports you. Explore current opportunities and take the first step
toward building the career you’ve always wanted.