Periodontist

Periodontist — Full-Time

Arkansas Periodontic and Implant Associates | Fort Smith, AR

About Us

Arkansas Periodontic and Implant Associates is a specialty practice serving Fort Smith and the greater River Valley region. We provide comprehensive periodontal and dental implant care in a referral-based setting, working closely with general dentists across western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma. Our focus is predictable outcomes, strong referral relationships, and a practice culture that supports clinicians rather than pushing volume.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Periodontist to join our team. This role suits a clinician who wants a full surgical scope, an established referral base from day one, and meaningful input into how the practice grows.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat periodontal disease across the full spectrum of severity, including nonsurgical therapy, osseous surgery, and periodontal maintenance protocols
• Place and restore dental implants, including single-unit, multi-unit, and full-arch implant rehabilitation
• Perform advanced surgical procedures: guided bone regeneration, sinus augmentation, ridge preservation and augmentation, soft tissue and connective tissue grafting, crown lengthening, and frenectomy
• Interpret CBCT imaging and plan guided implant surgery
• Administer local anesthesia and [IV/oral conscious] sedation in accordance with Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners requirements
• Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate postoperative care
• Build and maintain referral relationships with area general dentists, including case consultation and follow-up communication
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in treatment planning with restorative colleagues
• Supervise and mentor clinical support staff

Qualifications

Required

• DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school
• Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited periodontics residency program
• Active Arkansas dental license, or eligibility to obtain one prior to start date
• Current DEA registration
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred
• Malpractice insurability

Preferred

• Board certification or active board eligibility with the American Board of Periodontology
• Arkansas sedation permit, or willingness to obtain
• Experience with full-arch implant protocols and digital/guided surgical workflows
• Strong communication skills with referring providers and patients

Schedule and Compensation

• 3 clinical days per week, Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Compensation:  commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Malpractice coverage
• Continuing education allowance 
• Reimbursement for licensure, DEA, and professional dues
• Relocation assistance and/or signing bonus available 

Why Fort Smith

Fort Smith is Arkansas's second-largest city and the medical and commercial hub of the River Valley, with a metro population of roughly 250,000. It offers a low cost of living, short commutes, strong public and private schools, and immediate access to the Ozarks and Ouachitas for outdoor recreation, with Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa both within easy driving distance.