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Hudson Hospital
Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Periodontist - Casual

Dental Top 10% in Periodontics (Dental)Per Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

HealthPartners is looking for a  Short-term, Casual Periodontist to join our
Dental Services team.      This position will  cover 1 10-hour day per week.  
 Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our
patients receive every day.

Highlights/Responsibilities of this role include

Clinical Care

* Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Ranging from gingivitis to
periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
* Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures (e. g., scaling and
root planing, flap surgery, bone grafting).
* Placement of dental implants and management of implant-related complications.
* Perform biopsy procedures as indicated.
* Evaluate and manage oral inflammation and systemic health relationships.
* Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient
needs.
* Monitor patient progress and provide long-term periodontal maintenance care.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

* Partner with medical care providers throughout the multidisciplinary
HealthPartners system to address total‑body inflammation connected to oral
health conditions.

* Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons,
prosthodontists, and other healthcare providers.
* Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning

Qualifications

* DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

* Certification of completion from an accredited Periodontics residency program

* Dental licensure and DEA registration

* Advanced clinical expertise in periodontal and implant therapy

* Experience with implant systems and regenerative procedures

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and
deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.  Here, you’ll become a
partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and
integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a
difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

To Apply

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Judy Brown,
Sr. Physician, APC and Dentist Recruiter, at Judith.k.brown@healthpartners.com.
 For immediate consideration, please apply online.  

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people
working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that
encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard
work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health
insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations,
including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together
research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical
professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve
lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working
together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health
equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for
change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse
talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We
offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life,
including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally,
and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases through both surgical and non-surgical procedures, including dental implant placement. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to manage oral inflammation and systemic health.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Periodontal DiagnosisPeri-implantitis ManagementInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Periodontist - Casual at Hudson Hospital 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

Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Periodontics (Dental)

Living in Eden Prairie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$444k
Typical market rent
$1,811/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Hudson Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Hudson, WI
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Health insurance
Time off
Retirement planning
Continuous learning opportunities