Periodontist - Casual

HealthPartners is looking for a  Short-term, Casual Periodontist to join our Dental Services team.      This position will  cover 1 10-hour day per week.    Being a part of our team means you will have an impact on the care that our patients receive every day.

Highlights/Responsibilities of this role include:

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Ranging from gingivitis to periodontitis and peri-implantitis.
• Perform non-surgical and surgical periodontal procedures (e.g., scaling and root planing, flap surgery, bone grafting).
• Placement of dental implants and management of implant-related complications.
• Perform biopsy procedures as indicated.
• Evaluate and manage oral inflammation and systemic health relationships.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient needs.
• Monitor patient progress and provide long-term periodontal maintenance care.

Collaboration & Professional Practice

• Partner with medical care providers throughout the multidisciplinary HealthPartners system to address total‑body inflammation connected to oral health conditions.

• Collaborate with general dentists, hygienists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews and treatment planning

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited dental school

• Certification of completion from an accredited Periodontics residency program

• Dental licensure and DEA registration

• Advanced clinical expertise in periodontal and implant therapy

• Experience with implant systems and regenerative procedures

You will be joining a team that is supportive and respectful of one another and deeply committed to the mission of HealthPartners.  Here, you’ll become a partner for good, helping to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members and community. Our commitment to excellence, compassion, partnership and integrity is behind everything we do. It’s the type of work that makes a difference, the kind of work you can be proud of. We hope you’ll join us.

TO APPLY:

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact Judy Brown, Sr. Physician, APC and Dentist Recruiter, at Judith.k.brown@healthpartners.com.  For immediate consideration, please apply online.  

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.