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Specialized Dental Partners
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Periodontist

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are a state-of-the-art practice looking for a Periodontic Associate.

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

Periodontal diagnosisScaling and root planingGum surgeryTreatment planningPatient educationClinical documentationCollaborationCommunication skills

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin 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, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Dentist market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingWisconsin index 94.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dentist listings in Wisconsin170 active5,627 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 34% 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.

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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 Fond du Lac

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$252k
Typical market rent
$1,196/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fond du Lac, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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