Periodontist
Compensation
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Job Description
Essential Endodontics is a leading multi-location dental specialty practice committed to providing exceptional patient care across the DFW area. Our offices are known for professionalism, clinical excellence, and a team-based approach to specialty dentistry. We are expanding our network to include Periodontic services and are seeking an experienced, patient-focused Periodontist to join our growing team at our Burleson and Aledo location.
As part of our collaborative model, you’ll work closely with endodontists, referring general dentists, and our highly trained support staff to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases through non-surgical and surgical procedures.
- Perform implant placements, bone grafts, and related regenerative treatments.
- Collaborate with our endodontists and referring providers to ensure seamless patient care.
- Provide patient education on periodontal health and post-treatment care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to all compliance standards.
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school.
- Completion of a CODA-accredited Periodontics residency program.
- Active Texas dental license (or eligibility for licensure).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Passion for patient care, ethics, and teamwork in a specialty environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation structure (base pay + production bonus).
- Access to advanced technology and surgical equipment.
- Experienced clinical and administrative support team.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
If you’re a skilled Periodontist looking to grow within a respected, multi-location specialty practice that values quality care, collaboration, and integrity, we’d love to meet you.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Periodontics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in dentist | ranked against 3,154 Dentist listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Dentist median $263k (middle half $225k–$300k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Periodontics listings in Texas | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dentist listings in Texas | 486 active | 6,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Texas healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $11k) · 2% offer loan repayment486 active listings, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Periodontist at Essential Endodontics a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dentist — ranked against 3,154 active Dentist listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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