Periodontist

Job overview

The Periodontist role is onsite in Lexington, KY, with compensation described as competitive and based on experience; no numeric pay range is specified. The practice provides periodontal and implant care to patients in Lexington and Central Kentucky and works with referring general dentists. The periodontist diagnoses and treats periodontal disease and related conditions through surgical and non-surgical care. The role contributes to patient oral health through treatment planning, procedures, patient education, and coordination with referring dentists and specialists.

What you'll do

• Diagnose periodontal disease and develop treatment plans
• perform implant placement, bone and soft-tissue grafting, sinus lifts, crown lengthening, and gingival grafting
• provide scaling and root planing and oversee periodontal maintenance
• administer local anesthesia
• coordinate care with referring dentists and specialists
• educate patients on treatment options and home care
• maintain clinical records and follow OSHA, HIPAA, and state regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

periodontist

periodontal care

dental implants

oral surgery

patient education

lexington ky

premier periodontics

wednesday–friday

new graduates welcome

kentucky dental license

health insurance

401(k)

ce allowance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• malpractice insurance coverage
• continuing education allowance
• established referral base and steady patient flow
• modern facility and support team.

Why this role

New graduates and experienced periodontists are welcome. The schedule is Wednesday through Friday. Requires a DDS or DMD, a CODA-accredited periodontics residency certificate, Kentucky dental license or eligibility, current DEA registration, and CPR/BLS certification; board certification or eligibility is preferred.

About the employer

CPF Dental LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.