Traveling Periodontist - Southern California
About The Position
Gentle Dental is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to provide periodontal care across designated practices throughout Southern California. The role is a 1099 independent contractor position with a minimum commitment of 10 clinical days per month. The periodontist will travel among locations according to patient demand and practice needs, treating patients referred by Gentle Dental general dentists and other providers. Compensation is 45% of production. The position offers clinical autonomy and the opportunity to work within an established dental network, collaborate with referring doctors and clinical teams, and provide specialty services across multiple communities. Scheduling across the practices will be coordinated to support patient demand and productive clinical days.
Requirements
- Periodontics residency certificate.
- Graduate of an accredited dental school.
- Active and unrestricted dental license to practice in California.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current DEA registration, as applicable.
- Active NPI.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southern California.
- Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with general dentists, specialists, clinical teams, and practice leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Enjoys working collaboratively across multiple practices and building relationships with referring doctors and clinical teams.
- Provides an exceptional patient experience and maintains high clinical standards.
- Communicates treatment recommendations clearly and confidently.
- Is organized and comfortable working across multiple locations.
- Values collaboration with general dentists and other specialists.
- Is dependable and able to maintain a consistent monthly schedule.
- Is interested in developing a productive, long-term relationship with Gentle Dental.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat periodontal disease and related conditions.
- Provide surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment.
- Evaluate patients and develop comprehensive specialty treatment plans.
- Perform periodontal procedures within the scope of specialty training and licensure.
- Coordinate patient care with general dentists and other specialists.
- Provide clear treatment recommendations and communicate effectively with patients.
- Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation.
- Educate patients about periodontal health, recommended treatment, and long-term maintenance.
- Support practices in delivering an exceptional patient experience.
- Maintain high standards of clinical quality, professionalism, and patient safety.
- Travel between designated Gentle Dental offices throughout Southern California.
- Maintain availability for a minimum of 10 clinical days per month.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
