Periodontist

Job Description

Job Description

Periodontist – Worcester, Massachusetts

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Worcester, MA

Schedule: Full-Time | Specific Days and Hours to Be Discussed

Compensation: Competitive, Production-Based Earning Potential

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated Periodontist to join an exceptionally successful specialty practice in Worcester, Massachusetts .

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving periodontal practice known for performing extensive, complex surgical procedures and delivering exceptional patient care. As part of an established, privately owned dental group with nine locations, our practice offers the clinical resources, professional collaboration, and long-term growth opportunities that ambitious specialists seek.

The earning potential is particularly compelling. One of our current periodontal associates generates more than $2 million in annual practice revenue while working just 3.5 days per week. This demonstrates the strength of the practice's surgical demand and the significant opportunity available to a motivated specialist.

Beyond the financial opportunity, we offer an environment where professional development is a priority. Our doctors benefit from exceptional mentorship, collaborative case discussions, organized study clubs, and a strong sense of camaraderie across the organization.

Whether you are an experienced Periodontist seeking a high-performing surgical environment or a newer specialist looking to accelerate your clinical development, this opportunity offers the resources and support to build an extraordinary career.

About the Area

Worcester is the second-largest city in New England and a growing center for healthcare, education, and professional opportunity.

Located in Central Massachusetts, Worcester offers a vibrant combination of urban amenities and New England charm. The city is home to excellent restaurants, cultural attractions, universities, parks, and thriving residential communities.

With convenient access to Boston, Providence, and surrounding Massachusetts communities, Worcester offers an attractive balance of career opportunity, affordability relative to Greater Boston, and quality of life.

The surrounding communities of Shrewsbury, Auburn, Holden, Westborough, and Grafton provide additional residential options for professionals seeking suburban living with easy access to the city.

Practice Overview

Our highly successful periodontal practice is part of a privately owned, nine-location dental group committed to clinical excellence, professional collaboration, and long-term doctor development.

This is a sophisticated surgical environment with an established foundation for delivering complex periodontal care.

Practice Highlights:

• Extremely successful, established periodontal specialty practice
• Extensive experience managing complex surgical cases
• Significant demand for advanced periodontal and surgical procedures
• Demonstrated practice revenue potential, with an existing associate generating $2M+ annually while working 3.5 days per week
• Privately owned dental group with nine locations
• Strong emphasis on clinical autonomy and quality patient care
• Exceptional mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative relationships with experienced dental professionals
• Organized study clubs and opportunities for advanced case discussions
• Strong sense of camaraderie and professional support among doctors
• Potential pathway to equity partnership

Our organization is particularly proud of its collaborative culture. Doctors are encouraged to share knowledge, discuss challenging cases, and continually advance their clinical capabilities.

Surgical Scope & Clinical Opportunities

This position offers the opportunity to work in a practice with an established focus on advanced periodontal treatment and complex surgical dentistry.

Depending on clinical experience and expertise, responsibilities may include:

• Comprehensive periodontal examinations and diagnosis
• Surgical and nonsurgical periodontal therapy
• Advanced periodontal surgical procedures
• Periodontal regeneration and bone grafting
• Soft tissue grafting and mucogingival procedures
• Dental implant placement and related surgical treatment
• Management of complex periodontal and implant-related cases
• Interdisciplinary treatment planning with general dentists and other specialists
• Comprehensive patient education and long-term periodontal treatment planning

Our practice is particularly well suited for a specialist who enjoys complex surgical cases and wants to continue expanding their clinical capabilities through mentorship and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat periodontal disease and associated oral conditions
• Develop comprehensive periodontal and surgical treatment plans
• Perform periodontal surgical procedures within the scope of specialty training and experience
• Evaluate and manage complex cases requiring advanced clinical judgment
• Collaborate with general dentists and specialists on interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Communicate clearly with patients regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and expected outcomes
• Maintain strong professional relationships with referring providers
• Participate in continuing education, study clubs, and collaborative case discussions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold exceptional standards of patient care
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented practice culture

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school
• Completion of an accredited Periodontics specialty residency program
• Active Massachusetts dental license in good standing or eligibility to obtain
• Strong surgical and periodontal diagnostic skills
• Ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex periodontal cases
• Excellent communication and patient relationship skills
• Commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing professional development
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other dental professionals
• Board-certified or board-eligible Periodontists are encouraged to apply
• Experienced Periodontists and recent specialty graduates are welcome

H-1B visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our specialists professionally and financially.

• Exceptional production-based earning potential
• Established practice with demonstrated annual associate production exceeding $2 million
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Student loan repayment plans
• Continuing education allowance
• H-1B visa sponsorship available
• Exceptional clinical mentorship
• Organized doctor study clubs
• Collaborative professional development opportunities
• Potential pathway to equity partnership
• Long-term career growth within a successful private dental group

Individual compensation and production will depend on clinical experience, schedule, patient demand, and performance. Historical practice revenue is not a guarantee of future earnings.

Professional Development & Mentorship

One of the most compelling aspects of this opportunity is the ability to learn, collaborate, and grow within a highly accomplished clinical environment.

Our organization places a significant emphasis on professional development through mentorship, organized study clubs, and collaborative learning among doctors across our nine locations.

For a newer Periodontist, this provides an opportunity to gain exposure to complex surgical cases while learning from experienced clinicians.

For an established specialist, it offers the opportunity to work in a high-performing surgical environment while continuing to refine advanced techniques and collaborate with talented colleagues.

We believe that exceptional clinical outcomes are supported by a culture where doctors genuinely enjoy working together, exchanging ideas, and helping one another succeed.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Periodontist who:

• Has a passion for advanced periodontal surgery and complex clinical cases
• Is confident in surgical diagnosis and treatment planning
• Is motivated by the opportunity to work in a highly productive specialty practice
• Values clinical autonomy and high standards of patient care
• Enjoys collaborating with general dentists and other specialists
• Is committed to ongoing professional development
• Appreciates mentorship, peer learning, and a strong sense of doctor camaraderie
• Is interested in building a successful long-term specialty career
• May be interested in pursuing a future pathway to equity partnership

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional associate Periodontist position. It is an opportunity to join an exceptionally successful specialty practice with substantial surgical demand, demonstrated production potential, and a genuine commitment to doctor development .

With an existing associate generating more than $2 million in annual practice revenue on a 3.5-day schedule , the practice offers compelling evidence of its established clinical demand and growth potential.

Combined with mentorship, advanced surgical opportunities, study clubs, student loan repayment options, H-1B sponsorship, comprehensive benefits, and a potential pathway to equity partnership , this position offers an outstanding foundation for a rewarding specialty career.

If you are passionate about complex periodontal surgery and want to be part of a practice where clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaboration are genuinely valued, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you.