Periodontist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

401k with company contribution and m​–

457(b) with company contribution

life insurance

AD&D insurance

disability insurance

malpractice insurance CME reimb.</n>

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Periodontist to join our Dental Services team. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating periodontal diseases, performing implant therapy, and developing individualized treatment plans within a multidisciplinary environment.

The candidate will collaborate with dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, and other providers to deliver comprehensive periodontal care and long-term maintenance for patients.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
• Certification of completion from an accredited Periodontics residency program.
• Dental licensure and DEA registration.
• Advanced clinical expertise in periodontal and implant therapy.
• Experience with implant systems and regenerative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases ranging from gingivitis to periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
• Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures (e.g., scaling and root planing, flap surgery, bone grafting).
• Placement of dental implants and management of implant-related complications.
• Perform biopsy procedures as indicated.
• Evaluate and manage oral inflammation and systemic health relationships.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Monitor patient progress and provide long-term periodontal maintenance care.
• Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning.

Skills

Periodontal therapy

Implant therapy

Education

DDS or DMD

Periodontics residency

Dental licensure

DEA registration

Job description

Periodontist

HealthPartners is looking for a Periodontist to join our Dental Services team. Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.

Highlights / Responsibilities of this role include:

• Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Ranging from gingivitis to periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
• Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures (e.g., scaling and root planing, flap surgery, bone grafting).
• Placement of dental implants and management of implant-related complications.
• Perform biopsy procedures as indicated.
• Evaluate and manage oral inflammation and systemic health relationships.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Monitor patient progress and provide long-term periodontal maintenance care.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

Partner with medical care providers throughout the multidisciplinary HealthPartners system to address totalbody inflammation connected to oral health conditions.

• Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Certification of completion from an accredited Periodontics residency program
• Dental licensure and DEA registration
• Advanced clinical expertise in periodontal and implant therapy
• Experience with implant systems and regenerative procedures

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners. Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

BENEFITS:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• 401k with company contribution and match
• 457(b) with company contribution
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• disability insurance
• malpractice insurance for work done on behalf of HealthPartners as well as a CME reimbursement account

Our clinician well‑being program provides a wealth of information, tools, and resources tailored to meet the unique needs of our health care professionals, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians (APCs) and dentists.

HealthPartners is a qualified non‑profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

PAY RANGE:

$105,000.00 - $309,000 annually for a 1.0 FTE

PAY RANGE STATEMENT:

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Pay within our ranges may also be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities as well as internal equity.