Periodontist

Platinum Dental Services • Reno, NV

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About The Position

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to provide specialized periodontal care across its Las Vegas, Henderson, and Reno locations. The role works alongside trained periodontal dental assistants, general dentists, and supportive clinical teams to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The schedule is 16 days per month, with days flexible across offices and approximate hours of 8 AM to 5 PM. Compensation is based on experience, expertise, and qualifications.

The periodontist will evaluate and treat patients with periodontal disease and related conditions, provide surgical and non-surgical care, and coordinate comprehensive treatment with other dental professionals. Platinum Dental offers dedicated clinical and operational support, opportunities to expand clinical experience, and an environment that prioritizes collaboration, professional development, ongoing learning, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Positive, professional attitude and commitment to continued clinical excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with periodontal surgery, soft tissue grafting, and dental implant procedures.

Responsibilities

• Travel between assigned dental office locations to provide specialized periodontal treatment.
• Evaluate and diagnose patients and develop individualized treatment plans for periodontal disease and related conditions.
• Provide surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatments within 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 professional ethics, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
• Support a positive patient experience through clear communication, compassion, and professionalism.

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience, expertise, and qualifications.
• Dedicated clinical support from skilled dental assistants trained in periodontal procedures.
• Collaboration with general dentists and clinical teams across multiple practice locations.
• Opportunities to expand clinical experience within a growing specialty program.
• Continuing education and development, with an organizational focus on ongoing learning and clinical excellence.
• Operational support from established office teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree