Part-Time Periodontist

Platinum Dental Services • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Platinum Dental is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to provide specialized periodontal care across assigned practice locations in Colorado Springs. The role involves working alongside trained periodontal dental assistants, general dentists, and supportive clinical teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The schedule is four days per month, with days flexible across offices, approximately 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 services, and support implant-related care as appropriate to the practice. The position emphasizes collaboration, clear patient communication, ethical practice, clinical excellence, and continued professional learning.

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 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

• Dedicated clinical support from 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 professional development.
• Operational support from established office teams.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, expertise, and qualifications.

What This Job Offers

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