Traveling Periodontist - Southern California

Traveling Periodontist — Southern California

Gentle Dental | 1099 Independent Contractor

Minimum Commitment: 10 Days per Month

Compensation: 45% of Production

Gentle Dental is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Traveling Periodontist to support our established practices throughout Southern California. This is an excellent opportunity for a specialist who values clinical autonomy, a strong referral network, and the ability to provide periodontal care across multiple high-performing dental offices.

The Periodontist will work as a 1099 independent contractor with a minimum commitment of 10 clinical days per month. The position will travel among designated Gentle Dental locations based on patient demand and practice needs.

Compensation

45% of Production

This production-based compensation model provides strong earning potential while allowing the Periodontist to focus on delivering high-quality specialty care.

Practice Locations

The Traveling Periodontist will support the following Gentle Dental offices throughout Southern California:

Gentle Dental Desert (Palm Springs)

Gentle Dental Murrieta (Murrieta)

Gentle Dental Chula Vista (Chula Vista)

Gentle Dental Del Lago (Escondido)

Gentle Dental Grossmont (La Mesa)

Gentle Dental Irvine (Irvine)

Gentle Dental Placentia (Placentia)

Gentle Dental Brea (Brea)

Gentle Dental Orange (Orange)

Scheduling across locations will be coordinated to support patient demand and maximize productive clinical days.

Position Responsibilities

As a Traveling Periodontist, you will provide comprehensive periodontal care to patients referred by Gentle Dental general dentists and other providers throughout the Southern California region.

Responsibilities include:

Diagnose and treat periodontal disease and related conditions

Provide surgical and non-surgical periodontal treatment

Evaluate patients and develop comprehensive specialty treatment plans

Perform periodontal procedures within the scope of specialty training and licensure

Partner closely with General Dentists and other specialists to coordinate patient care

Provide clear treatment recommendations and communicate effectively with patients

Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation

Educate patients regarding periodontal health, recommended treatment, and long-term maintenance

Support practices in delivering an exceptional patient experience

Maintain high standards of clinical quality, professionalism, and patient safety

Travel between designated Gentle Dental offices throughout Southern California

Maintain availability for a minimum of 10 clinical days per month

Position Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

Periodontics Residency Certificate

Graduate of an accredited dental school

Active and unrestricted dental license required to practice in California

Current CPR certification

Current DEA registration, as applicable

Active NPI

Ability and willingness to travel throughout Southern California

Strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality patient care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with General Dentists, specialists, clinical teams, and practice leadership

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident clinician who enjoys working collaboratively across multiple practices and developing strong relationships with referring doctors and clinical teams.

We are particularly interested in a Periodontist who:

Provides an exceptional patient experience

Maintains high clinical standards

Communicates treatment recommendations clearly and confidently

Builds strong relationships with referring doctors

Is organized and comfortable working across multiple locations

Values collaboration with general dentists and other specialists

Is dependable and able to maintain a consistent monthly schedule

Is interested in developing a productive, long-term relationship with Gentle Dental

Position Structure

Employment classification: 1099 Independent Contractor

Specialty: Periodontics

Schedule: Minimum 10 clinical days per month

Territory: Southern California

Compensation: 45% of Production

Travel: Required among designated Gentle Dental practices

Why Gentle Dental?

This opportunity offers the ability to practice periodontics across an established network of Southern California dental practices while developing relationships with general dentists and teams who can support specialty referrals.

Rather than building a specialty patient base independently, the Traveling Periodontist will have the opportunity to work within an existing dental network and provide needed periodontal services to patients across multiple communities.

If you are an experienced Periodontist looking for a flexible, production-driven opportunity with a minimum commitment of 10 days per month, we invite you to explore joining the Gentle Dental team.

Join Gentle Dental

Deliver exceptional periodontal care. Build strong relationships with referring doctors. Support patients throughout Southern California.

45% of Production | 1099 | Minimum 10 Days per Month

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