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Periodontist jobs are open across private dental practices, group dental organizations, academic dental centers, and specialty clinics, at every level from new graduate to attending and department director, with specializations in implantology, osseous surgery, and regenerative periodontics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and patient-focused Periodontist to join our growing dental organization. The Periodontist will provide comprehensive periodontal care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical and non-surgical management of conditions affecting the gums, supporting structures of the teeth, and oral tissues.
This is a clinical role within a 7-day-a-week dental organization. The successful candidate will provide exceptional periodontal care while working collaboratively with general dentists, oral surgeons, dental specialists, clinical teams, and office leadership to deliver a seamless patient experience.
Compensation
- 40% of collections
- Compensation is based on a flat rate of 40% of applicable collections.
- Additional details regarding compensation, scheduling, and expectations will be reviewed during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Surgical Care
- Diagnose and treat periodontal and related oral conditions.
- Provide comprehensive periodontal treatment, including surgical and non-surgical procedures.
- Perform procedures including, but not limited to:
- Crown lengthening
- Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
- Osseous surgery
- Soft tissue grafting
- Gum recession treatment
- Bone grafting and regenerative procedures
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Ridge preservation and site development
- Other procedures within the provider's training, credentials, and scope of practice
- Evaluate patients referred by general dentists and other specialists.
- Develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, periodontal charting, and patient needs.
- Review X-rays, CBCT/3D imaging, and other diagnostic information as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Provide emergency periodontal care when clinically appropriate.
Patient Care & Experience
- Provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered periodontal care.
- Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment recommendations, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes.
- Educate patients regarding periodontal health, treatment options, oral hygiene, and long-term maintenance.
- Help patients understand the connection between periodontal health and overall oral health.
- Maintain excellent communication with patients, families, and referring providers.
- Deliver a high standard of care while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Collaboration & Referring Providers
- Work closely with general dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, prosthodontists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain strong relationships with referring dentists and dental teams.
- Communicate treatment recommendations, surgical findings, and follow-up needs with referring providers.
- Support appropriate internal referrals and collaborative case planning.
- Participate in case discussions when complex treatment requires multidisciplinary coordination.
Clinical Standards & Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of periodontal care, patient safety, and infection control.
- Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing periodontal and dental care.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and registrations.
- Maintain appropriate malpractice coverage as required by the organization.
- Stay current with advances in periodontics, implant dentistry, regenerative procedures, technology, materials, and evidence-based practices.
Teamwork & Practice Support
- Work collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, general dentists, specialists, and administrative teams.
- Provide appropriate clinical direction to periodontal assistants and support staff.
- Promote a professional, respectful, and team-oriented clinical environment.
- Help ensure periodontal appointments and procedures are performed efficiently while maintaining quality and patient safety.
- Support practice initiatives designed to improve specialty access, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
- Assist in educating and training team members regarding periodontal procedures, patient care, and referral opportunities when appropriate.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
- Completion of an accredited Periodontics residency program.
- Current and unrestricted dental license in the state of practice.
- Appropriate controlled-substance registration, as applicable.
- Current CPR/BLS certification and any additional certifications required for the position.
- Appropriate credentials and experience for the periodontal and surgical procedures being performed.
- Strong clinical and surgical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong treatment-planning and diagnostic abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-provider dental environment.
- Experience with dental implants, periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures preferred.
Schedule & Availability
We are a 7-day-a-week dental business, and our specialists are expected to support patient access throughout the week.
- Weekend availability is required.
- Holiday availability is required.
- Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on patient demand and business needs.
- Flexibility in scheduling is important to support specialty access and patient needs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Periodontist is:
- Highly skilled, clinically confident, and safety-focused.
- Patient-centered and compassionate.
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented.
- Comfortable performing a broad range of periodontal and surgical procedures.
- Experienced with surgical periodontal treatment, implants, and regenerative procedures.
- An excellent communicator with patients and referring providers.
- Able to work efficiently in a busy clinical environment.
- Committed to exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
- Collaborative and comfortable working alongside general dentists and other specialists.
- Flexible and willing to support a 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends and holidays.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive 40% of collections compensation structure.
- Opportunity to work within a growing dental organization.
- Collaborative environment with general dentists and multiple specialties.
- Diverse patient population and a broad range of periodontal and surgical cases.
- Opportunity to develop strong relationships with referring providers.
- Supportive clinical and administrative teams.
- Focus on clinical excellence, patient experience, and coordinated care.
We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and patient-focused Periodontist to join our growing dental organization. The Periodontist will provide comprehensive periodontal care, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical and non-surgical management of conditions affecting the gums, supporting structures of the teeth, and oral tissues.
This is a clinical role within a 7-day-a-week dental organization. The successful candidate will provide exceptional periodontal care while working collaboratively with general dentists, oral surgeons, dental specialists, clinical teams, and office leadership to deliver a seamless patient experience.
Compensation
- 40% of collections
- Compensation is based on a flat rate of 40% of applicable collections.
- Additional details regarding compensation, scheduling, and expectations will be reviewed during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Surgical Care
- Diagnose and treat periodontal and related oral conditions.
- Provide comprehensive periodontal treatment, including surgical and non-surgical procedures.
- Perform procedures including, but not limited to:
- Crown lengthening
- Gingivectomy and gingivoplasty
- Osseous surgery
- Soft tissue grafting
- Gum recession treatment
- Bone grafting and regenerative procedures
- Guided tissue regeneration
- Ridge preservation and site development
- Other procedures within the provider's training, credentials, and scope of practice
- Evaluate patients referred by general dentists and other specialists.
- Develop appropriate periodontal treatment plans based on clinical findings, diagnostic imaging, periodontal charting, and patient needs.
- Review X-rays, CBCT/3D imaging, and other diagnostic information as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate pre-operative and post-operative care.
- Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Provide emergency periodontal care when clinically appropriate.
Patient Care & Experience
- Provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered periodontal care.
- Clearly explain diagnoses, treatment recommendations, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes.
- Educate patients regarding periodontal health, treatment options, oral hygiene, and long-term maintenance.
- Help patients understand the connection between periodontal health and overall oral health.
- Maintain excellent communication with patients, families, and referring providers.
- Deliver a high standard of care while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
Collaboration & Referring Providers
- Work closely with general dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, prosthodontists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain strong relationships with referring dentists and dental teams.
- Communicate treatment recommendations, surgical findings, and follow-up needs with referring providers.
- Support appropriate internal referrals and collaborative case planning.
- Participate in case discussions when complex treatment requires multidisciplinary coordination.
Clinical Standards & Compliance
- Maintain the highest standards of periodontal care, patient safety, and infection control.
- Follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing periodontal and dental care.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations.
- Maintain all required licenses, certifications, and registrations.
- Maintain appropriate malpractice coverage as required by the organization.
- Stay current with advances in periodontics, implant dentistry, regenerative procedures, technology, materials, and evidence-based practices.
Teamwork & Practice Support
- Work collaboratively with dental assistants, hygienists, general dentists, specialists, and administrative teams.
- Provide appropriate clinical direction to periodontal assistants and support staff.
- Promote a professional, respectful, and team-oriented clinical environment.
- Help ensure periodontal appointments and procedures are performed efficiently while maintaining quality and patient safety.
- Support practice initiatives designed to improve specialty access, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
- Assist in educating and training team members regarding periodontal procedures, patient care, and referral opportunities when appropriate.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
- Completion of an accredited Periodontics residency program.
- Current and unrestricted dental license in the state of practice.
- Appropriate controlled-substance registration, as applicable.
- Current CPR/BLS certification and any additional certifications required for the position.
- Appropriate credentials and experience for the periodontal and surgical procedures being performed.
- Strong clinical and surgical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong treatment-planning and diagnostic abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-provider dental environment.
- Experience with dental implants, periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures preferred.
Schedule & Availability
We are a 7-day-a-week dental business, and our specialists are expected to support patient access throughout the week.
- Weekend availability is required.
- Holiday availability is required.
- Schedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on patient demand and business needs.
- Flexibility in scheduling is important to support specialty access and patient needs.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Periodontist is:
- Highly skilled, clinically confident, and safety-focused.
- Patient-centered and compassionate.
- Professional, dependable, and team-oriented.
- Comfortable performing a broad range of periodontal and surgical procedures.
- Experienced with surgical periodontal treatment, implants, and regenerative procedures.
- An excellent communicator with patients and referring providers.
- Able to work efficiently in a busy clinical environment.
- Committed to exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
- Collaborative and comfortable working alongside general dentists and other specialists.
- Flexible and willing to support a 7-day-a-week operation, including weekends and holidays.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive 40% of collections compensation structure.
- Opportunity to work within a growing dental organization.
- Collaborative environment with general dentists and multiple specialties.
- Diverse patient population and a broad range of periodontal and surgical cases.
- Opportunity to develop strong relationships with referring providers.
- Supportive clinical and administrative teams.
- Focus on clinical excellence, patient experience, and coordinated care.
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Who's Hiring
- Westphalia Holdings10
- PDS Health9
- ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers4
- Gentle Dental3
- Sage Dental2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Medical Devices
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in periodontist jobs.
- DDS or DMD degree plus a completed periodontics specialty residency program
- Active state dental license in the state of employment
- Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Periodontology
- Hands-on surgical implant placement and restoration experience
- Proficiency with periodontal electronic health record systems such as Dentrix or Eaglesoft
- Current BLS or CPR certification from an approved provider
Tips for Your Periodontist Job Search
Tailor your CV to each practice type
Private solo practices want clinical efficiency and patient volume experience, while academic centers weight research output and teaching. Reframe your experience to match the setting, not just the specialty. A one-size CV loses ground to candidates who mirror the employer's priorities.
Highlight implant case volume specifically
Many listings now filter for implant experience before a phone screen. Quantify your surgical case log by procedure type where your program allows. Reviewers who scan dozens of CVs stop on concrete volume, not on phrases like 'extensive implant experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists periodontist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Research the payer mix before your interview
Practices differ sharply on fee-for-service versus insurance-heavy patient bases, and interviewers notice when you ask informed questions about it. Knowing a group's payer mix signals clinical business awareness and separates you from candidates focused only on surgical technique.
Prepare a structured case presentation for interviews
Many periodontal group practices and DSOs include a case presentation round. Choose two or three cases that show your treatment planning reasoning across complexity levels. Walk interviewers through your diagnosis, surgical rationale, and long-term maintenance plan.
Negotiate your buy-in timeline during the offer stage
Partnership and equity tracks are often negotiable at offer, not after you start. Ask directly about the buy-in structure, evaluation period, and what production benchmarks trigger the transition. Leaving this conversation to your first review can cost you leverage.
Periodontist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most periodontists?
The companies hiring the most periodontists right now include Westphalia Holdings, PDS Health, and ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, with the largest share of openings in California, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is strongest at multi-specialty group practices and dental service organizations that maintain dedicated periodontics departments.
How many periodontist jobs are remote?
About 0% of periodontist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on surgical nature of the specialty. The roles with any remote component tend to be in tele-consultation, second-opinion review, or clinical education and training rather than direct patient care.
How do you become a periodontist?
You complete a four-year dental school program to earn a DDS or DMD, then apply to a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited periodontics residency, which runs for three years of advanced clinical and surgical training. After residency, you obtain a state dental license, and most practicing periodontists pursue board certification through the American Board of Periodontology to strengthen their candidacy with employers.
Can you get hired as a periodontist with limited experience?
New residency graduates are regularly hired into associate periodontist roles, particularly at group practices and dental service organizations that structure mentorship into the position. Employers hiring new graduates focus on your surgical case log from residency, your board eligibility status, and your comfort with the procedures the practice emphasizes, such as implant placement or osseous surgery, rather than years in independent practice.
What does the periodontist interview process look like?
Most practices begin with a phone or video call to confirm credentials and discuss practice fit, followed by an in-person day that includes a facility tour, meetings with clinical staff, and a conversation with the lead dentist or managing partner. Many group practices and DSOs add a case presentation round where you walk through two or three surgical cases. The final stage typically involves an offer discussion that covers clinical expectations and compensation structure.
Where can I find and apply to periodontist jobs?
You can find and apply to periodontist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your specialty focus and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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