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Boston, Massachusetts

Periodontist Per Diem

DentistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$200-$250/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Site: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

General Summary/Overview Statement

Works in collaboration with dental staff for the provision of General Dentistry services at both North End Waterfront Health, NEW Health Charlestown and in the community as needed on a case-by-case basis.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

  • Patient care in all phases of general dentistry at N.E. Waterfront Health and NEW Health Charlestown
  • Assists with supervision of all dental staff
  • Hygiene
  • Assist in hiring new dental staff
  • Training of any new dental providers in North End Waterfront Health dental operations and type of dental care expected in the community in the North End and Charlestown

Qualifications

  • Current limited licensure in Massachusetts
  • Current DEA and DPH Controlled Substance Registration Certificates mandatory

Skills / Abilities / Competencies Required

  • General dentistry
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of general and children 's dentistry
  • Knowledge of recent developments in techniques of prevention and treatment
  • Knowledge of dental ethics and recent practices governing the dental care and treatment of patients in community dental programs
  • Ability to perform minor oral surgery and treat infections of the teeth and mouth
  • Ability to perform prosthetics, endodontics and crown and bridge work
  • Ability to utilize dental charts, medical records and to write reports - Ability to correlate dental conditions with systemic disorders
  • Ability to work with physically, mentally or emotionally disturbed patients Knowledge of Italian/Spanish a plus WORKING CONDITIONS: Ambulatory health care setting

The hourly pay rate for this position ranges between $200-$250.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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  • Contact information for three references

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Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 332 Hanover Street

Pay Range

$70,990.40 - $103,230.40/Annual

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1300 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The periodontist will provide comprehensive general dentistry services and supervise dental staff at North End Waterfront Health and Charlestown locations. Responsibilities include performing direct patient care, assisting with staff training, and managing dental operations in a community setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionX-raysMedical record keepingSystemic disorder correlation

Periodontics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$468k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $442k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Dentist listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

How does Mass General Brigham compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$416k–$520kDentist median $250k (middle half $176k–$250k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$442k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Periodontics listings in Massachusetts7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dentist listings in Massachusetts160 active5,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 83% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment160 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Massachusetts figures use all dentists: too few Massachusetts Periodontics postings state pay.

Top contract/1099 Periodontics Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$240k
5
$240k-280k
8
$280k-320k
2
$350k
1
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 15 employers
CME allowance
63%
401k / retirement match
63%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
21%
Visa sponsorship
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

General Dentist

Mid America Health · La Grange, Kentucky

$80 per hour
#2

General Dentist

Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics · Waco, Texas

$300k-$500k
#3

Dentist

$290k-$350k
#4

Part Time Dentist

$250k-$350k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

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 Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Career advancement opportunities
Recognition programs
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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