Periodontist

Platinum-Dental-Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dedicated clinical support

Collaborative dental network

Professional growth

Team-oriented environment

Continuing education & development

Operational support

Positive team culture

Job summary

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced Traveling Periodontist to provide specialized care across multiple locations, collaborating with dental teams to deliver high-quality patient outcomes and advance periodontal services.

Schedule: 16 days/month with 8 AM–5 PM hours; travel between Colorado Springs and Denver offices. You will diagnose and treat periodontal disease, perform surgeries and grafts, educate patients, and maintain thorough records while upholding professional ethics.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental program.
• Completion of an accredited postgraduate residency in periodontics.
• Active dental license or eligibility to practice.
• Minimum 1 year of periodontics experience.
• Strong diagnostic, treatment planning, and clinical skills.
• Experience with periodontal surgery and implants preferred.
• Commitment to ethical, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned dental office locations to provide specialized periodontal treatment.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for periodontal disease.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments within your scope.
• Perform periodontal procedures including surgery and grafting.
• Evaluate patients for dental implants and provide implant-related care.
• Review imaging and histories to determine appropriate treatment.
• Educate patients on periodontal health and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, and other specialists.
• Maintain patient records and follow infection control protocols.
• Uphold high ethical standards and patient-centered care.
• Support a positive patient experience through clear communication.

Skills

DDS/DMD

Periodontics Residency

Dental license

Clinical skills

Travel readiness

Implant experience

Education

DDS/DMD

Periodontics Residency

Job description

Opening from Traveling Periodontist

Traveling Periodontist | Competitive Compensation

Advance Your Specialty Career with Platinum Dental!

Platinum Dental is looking for an experienced, patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to join our growing team! If you're passionate about providing exceptional periodontal care, enjoy collaborating with other dental professionals, and want to make a meaningful impact across multiple practices, we'd love to meet you.

At Platinum Dental, we believe specialists should be able to focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding patient care. That's why we're committed to building strong clinical teams, supporting professional development, and creating an environment where our doctors can thrive.

As a Traveling Periodontist, you'll have the opportunity to provide specialized periodontal care across multiple Platinum Dental locations while working alongside trained periodontal dental assistants and supportive clinical teams.

Schedule: 16 days/month, traveling specialist. Days flexible across offices, approx. 8 AM - 5 PM.

Travel Locations: Colorado Springs and Denver

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Compensation based on experience, expertise, and qualifications
• Dedicated Clinical Support: Work alongside skilled dental assistants trained in periodontal procedures
• Collaborative Dental Network: Partner with general dentists and clinical teams across multiple practice locations
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your clinical experience within a growing specialty program
• Team-Oriented Environment: Work with dental professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and high-quality patient care
• Continuing Education & Development: Be part of an organization that prioritizes ongoing learning and clinical excellence
• Operational Support: Focus on providing excellent periodontal care while working with established office teams
• Positive Team Culture: Join an organization committed to teamwork, professional development, and patient-centered care

What You'll Do

As a Traveling Periodontist, you'll provide specialized periodontal care across assigned Platinum Dental locations, helping patients achieve better oral health through personalized treatment and advanced periodontal services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Travel between assigned dental office locations to provide specialized periodontal treatment
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with periodontal disease and related conditions
• Provide surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments within your clinical training and expertise
• Perform periodontal procedures, including periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, and other appropriate treatments
• Evaluate patients for dental implant placement and provide implant-related treatment as appropriate to the practice
• Review diagnostic imaging, clinical findings, and patient medical histories to determine appropriate treatment
• Educate patients on periodontal health, treatment options, preventive care, and post-operative instructions
• Collaborate with general dentists, dental hygienists, and other specialists to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Work alongside trained periodontal dental assistants to ensure efficient, high-quality clinical care
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow established clinical, infection control, and safety protocols
• Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care
• Support a positive patient experience through clear communication, compassion, and professionalism

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental program
• Completion of an accredited postgraduate residency program in periodontics
• Active dental license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure before starting
• Minimum of 1 year of experience practicing periodontics
• Strong diagnostic, treatment-planning, and clinical skills
• Experience with periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, and dental implant procedures preferred
• Commitment to providing ethical, high-quality, patient-centered care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general dentists, specialists, and clinical support teams
• Willingness and ability to travel between assigned dental office locations
• A positive, professional attitude and commitment to continued clinical excellence

Build Your Future with Platinum Dental

At Platinum Dental, we’re committed to creating an environment where specialists can focus on delivering exceptional care while continuing to grow professionally.

As a Traveling Periodontist, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside supportive clinical teams, collaborate with general dentists, and provide specialized periodontal treatment to patients across our growing network of practices.

We recognize the value of your expertise and believe that accessible, high-quality specialty care plays an essential role in delivering an exceptional patient experience.