About this role
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