Periodontist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are a state-of-the-art practice looking for a Periodontic Associate. The practice is experiencing tremendous growth and is supported by a top notch Partner, clinical and administrative team. Our patient-centric and team focused practice has all the modern amenities to set you up for success.

We are looking for a motivated team player with great communication skills, a professional with a caring chair-side manner and excellent clinical skills. If you are dedicated to providing the best patient care possible, we want to meet you.

Responsibilities

As a Periodontist Associate at our practice, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized periodontal care to our diverse patient base. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with other dental specialists and general dentists to deliver comprehensive oral health solutions.

  • Diagnose and treat periodontal conditions, including gingivitis, periodontitis, and other gum diseases.
  • Perform scaling and root planning, gum surgeries, and other periodontal procedures.
  • Collaborate with our team of dentists, hygienists, and specialists to create personalized treatment plans.
  • Educate patients on proper oral hygiene practices and preventive care.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in periodontics and dental technology.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Required Qualifications

DMD or DDS degree from an accredited dental school.

Currently enrolling in or Completion of a periodontics residency program.

Preferred Qualifications

  • State licensure as a periodontist.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Benefits

  • Annual time off
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401k
  • Paid Medical Malpractice Insurance

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

DiagnosisScaling and root planingGum surgeryTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationTeamwork

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $270k (middle half $188k–$300k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Illinois169 active5,627 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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About Specialized Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual time off
Medical, Dental, & Vision
401k
Paid Medical Malpractice Insurance

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
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.