Periodontist | Wilmington, NC
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Flexible Schedule | Build the Practice You Want
Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry is seeking a Periodontist to join our growing team in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time, or a customized schedule, we’ll work with you to build a practice that supports your professional goals and lifestyle.
Join a doctor-owned, doctor-led organization with an established referral network, advanced technology, and a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care.
Opportunity Highlights
- Flexible scheduling
- Established internal referral network
- Strong general dentist partnerships
- Modern technology including CBCT, digital scanners, and fully digital workflow
- Opportunity to provide a full range of periodontal services including:
- Surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Dental implant placement
- Soft tissue grafting
- Bone grafting and regenerative procedures
- Crown lengthening
- Ridge preservation and related procedures
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD
- Certificate in Periodontics from an accredited residency
- Active North Carolina license (or ability to obtain)
- Commitment to exceptional patient care and collaboration
Join one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing dental organizations while enjoying everything Wilmington has to offer—from a thriving downtown to beautiful coastal living and a strong professional community.
Why Riccobene?
- Doctor-owned and doctor-led
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Clinical autonomy
- Strong operational support
- Modern technology
- Competitive compensation
- CE allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible providers
Key Responsibilities
Provide a full range of periodontal services including surgical and non-surgical therapy, implant placement, and grafting procedures. Collaborate with general dentists within a doctor-led organization to deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Periodontist | Wilmington, NC at Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Periodontics (Dental) — ranked against 64 active Periodontics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Periodontics Career Context
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Southport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $522k
- Typical market rent
- $2,075/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.