PERIODONTIST
Listed compensation
$130-$135/hr
The week · per this postingWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
*Please note this role is Part-Time, but also benefits eligible - the ideal candidate would be able to work 2 days a week (Mondays and Fridays) out of our Queens Dental Center*
Our organization operates several multi-disciplinary ambulatory care centers throughout New York City that were created to serve our Union members and their families.
We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services at our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care.
We are looking for a Periodontist to help in our mission of providing top notch dental services to our Union members. It's an exciting opportunity for any Periodontist looking to make an impact for under-represented communities and want a stable work schedule (No weekends and no overnights!).
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assesses the patients to determine dental care needs.
- Develops a dental treatment plan for patient.
- Educates patients regarding preventive care, planned care and treatment and follow-up care; also provides general health education as it relates to dental care.
- Performs surgical procedures such as bone grafts, flag surgery, and tooth extractions
- Makes referrals, as indicated by the assessed needs of the patients.
- Provides emergency care and treatment, as necessary.
- Documents complete information on dental charts.
Education and Experience
- Current license as a Dentist in New York State.
- Specialty Certificate.
- Current BCLS certification
- DEA Certificate
- Infection Control certification.
- Opioid Certificate
- Meets all requirements for appointment/reappointment as a member of the clinical staff.
We offer a competitive salary including, but not limited to, the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
- 401(k) Plan
- Life Insurance
- Free Legal Services
Key Responsibilities
The Periodontist will assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and perform surgical procedures such as bone grafts and tooth extractions. They are also responsible for educating patients on preventive care and maintaining accurate dental records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current New York State Dentist license and a specialty certificate. Additional requirements include BCLS, DEA, infection control, and opioid certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Periodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$276k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $255k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $270k–$281k | Dentist median $234k (middle half $169k–$313k)197 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$255k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dentist listings in New York | 274 active | 5,721 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment274 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PERIODONTIST at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $875k
- Typical market rent
- $4,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.