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Specialized Dental Partners
Issaquah, Washington

Periodontist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Our Practice

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

About Specialized Dental Partners

Specialized Dental Partners is a doctor-led network of 275+ specialty dental practices and 450+ doctors across multiple states. We offer the scale, resources, and professional connections that help specialists and teammates thrive, while maintaining the supportive culture and local relationships that define our organization.

Our purpose, We Care More, shapes how we support our doctors, teammates, and patients every day. We care more about patient outcomes, doctor success, teammate growth, meaningful relationships, and the communities we serve. By combining clinical excellence with a people-first culture, we create an environment where specialists can build rewarding careers while making a lasting impact.

At Specialized Dental Partners, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a community committed to helping you succeed.

From mentorship and career development to clinical collaboration and leadership opportunities, we are committed to helping our people grow personally and professionally.

If you're looking for an organization where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you!

Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination.

Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DiagnosisScaling and root planingGum surgeryTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationTeam collaboration

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington 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, 36% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedDentist median $194k (middle half $180k–$250k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Washington160 active5,627 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 36% no call · 82% 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.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Visa sponsorship
13%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Dentist listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,154 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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 Issaquah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M
Typical market rent
$2,929/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.