Periodontist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Overview
Periodontist Opportunity – Build a Growing Specialty Program in Summerlin, Las Vegas
A private practice in Summerlin, NV is seeking a talented, patient-focused Periodontist to join our established, cosmetic-driven general practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for a periodontist who enjoys collaborating with a strong restorative team and wants to help grow an in-house periodontal and implant program within a thriving practice.
Why Summerlin Smiles?
We have earned a reputation as one of the area's premier dental practices, combining exceptional patient care with modern technology and a highly experienced clinical team.
- Established practice with deep roots in the Summerlin community
- 4.8-star Google rating with nearly 500 patient reviews
- Recently expanded to 10 operatories
- Cosmetic-focused practice with a strong restorative patient base
- Collaborative team of owner doctors and associate dentists
- Significant internal referral opportunity for periodontal and implant treatment
The Opportunity
We're looking to begin with 2 days per month, with the goal of growing the schedule to 1–2 days per week as demand increases. Scheduling is flexible to accommodate the right candidate.
Our doctors currently place and restore implants but continue to refer out more complex periodontal and implant cases, including those involving sinus augmentation and advanced grafting. We see tremendous opportunity to keep more specialty care in-house while expanding services for our existing patient base.
This role offers the opportunity to help shape and grow the periodontal department while working alongside an experienced restorative team committed to comprehensive patient care.
- Clinical Environment
- 10 modern operatories
- CBCT technology
- Neodent implant system (Straumann family)
- Three full-time hygienists and two part-time hygienists generating periodontal referrals
- Up to two dedicated assistants available for the periodontist (or you're welcome to bring your own team)
- PPO-based practice with flexibility regarding specialist insurance participation
Practice is open to implementing in-office sedation with the appropriate compliance and credentialing for the right provider
Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is
- A collaborative, relationship-driven periodontist
- Passionate about comprehensive patient care
- Comfortable working closely with restorative dentists on implant and periodontal treatment planning
- Interested in helping build and grow a specialty program within a successful GP practice
- Committed to delivering an outstanding patient experience
About Summerlin
Summerlin is one of the most desirable communities in the Las Vegas area, known for its upscale neighborhoods, beautiful parks, excellent dining, and outdoor recreation. With year-round sunshine and a growing population, it offers an exceptional quality of life while supporting a thriving dental practice.
If you're looking for an opportunity to grow a specialty practice within an established, respected office with a strong patient base and excellent clinical support, we'd love to connect with you.
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Key Responsibilities
The periodontist will build and grow an in-house periodontal and implant program while collaborating with a restorative team. They will perform complex periodontal and implant procedures, including sinus augmentation and advanced grafting, for an existing patient base.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, relationship-driven periodontist passionate about comprehensive patient care. They must be comfortable working closely with restorative dentists on treatment planning and interested in growing a specialty program within a private practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Periodontist at Private Dental Office a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Periodontics (Dental) — ranked against 64 active Periodontics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Periodontics Career Context
Private Dental Office holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 23 active listings.
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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