Periodontist

Platinum Dental Services • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to provide specialized periodontal care across its practices in Colorado Springs and Denver. The position offers a flexible schedule of 16 days per month, with workdays distributed across offices and approximate hours of 8 AM to 5 PM. The Periodontist will work with trained periodontal dental assistants, general dentists, and supportive clinical teams to provide personalized patient care and contribute to the organization’s specialty program.

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 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 the scope of clinical training and expertise.
• Perform periodontal procedures, including periodontal surgery and soft tissue grafting.
• 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 about 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 with trained periodontal dental assistants to support 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

• Competitive 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 opportunities.
• 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