Periodontist

Gold Coast Dental•San Gabriel, CA

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and patient-focused Periodontist to 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 clinical role is within a 7-day-a-week dental organization. The Periodontist will work collaboratively with general dentists, oral surgeons, other dental specialists, clinical teams, and office leadership to provide coordinated care and a seamless patient experience. The role includes diagnosing and treating periodontal conditions; performing a broad range of periodontal and surgical procedures; evaluating referred patients; developing treatment plans using clinical findings and diagnostic information; and providing pre-operative, post-operative, emergency, and follow-up care. The Periodontist will communicate diagnoses and treatment options clearly, educate patients about periodontal health and maintenance, and coordinate care with referring providers. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of clinical care, safety, infection control, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. They will also collaborate with and provide appropriate clinical direction to support staff, contribute to team education, and help improve specialty access, patient experience, and outcomes. Weekend and holiday availability is required; schedules may also include evenings based on patient demand and business needs. Compensation is a flat rate of 40% of applicable collections, with additional scheduling and role details discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

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 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.
Weekend availability is required.
Holiday availability is required.
Flexibility to support scheduling that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on patient demand and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Mandarin bilingual ability is preferred.
Experience with dental implants, periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, bone grafting, and regenerative procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat periodontal and related oral conditions.
Provide comprehensive periodontal treatment, including surgical and non-surgical procedures such as crown lengthening, gingivectomy and gingivoplasty, osseous surgery, soft tissue grafting, gum recession treatment, bone grafting, regenerative procedures, guided tissue regeneration, and ridge preservation and site development, within the provider’s training, credentials, and scope of practice.
Evaluate patients referred by general dentists and other specialists.
Develop 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 pre-operative and post-operative care, manage surgical complications, provide follow-up care, and provide emergency periodontal care when clinically appropriate.
Explain diagnoses, recommendations, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and expected outcomes to patients.
Educate patients about periodontal health, treatment options, oral hygiene, long-term maintenance, and the connection between periodontal and overall oral health.
Maintain communication with patients, families, and referring providers.
Coordinate comprehensive patient care with general dentists, oral surgeons, endodontists, prosthodontists, and other specialists.
Maintain relationships with referring dentists and dental teams; communicate recommendations, surgical findings, and follow-up needs.
Support internal referrals and collaborative case planning, and participate in multidisciplinary discussions for complex cases.
Maintain standards for periodontal care, patient safety, and infection control; follow applicable regulations and privacy requirements.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation and required licenses, certifications, registrations, and malpractice coverage.
Stay current with advances in periodontics, implant dentistry, regenerative procedures, technology, materials, and evidence-based practices.
Collaborate with dental assistants, hygienists, dentists, specialists, and administrative teams; provide appropriate clinical direction to periodontal assistants and support staff.
Promote a professional, respectful, team-oriented environment and help ensure procedures are conducted efficiently and safely.
Support practice initiatives to improve specialty access, patient experience, and clinical outcomes.
Assist with educating and training team members on periodontal procedures, patient care, and referral opportunities when appropriate.
Support patient access throughout the week, including required weekend and holiday availability and potentially evening scheduling.