Periodontist

Periodontist: Associate-to-Partner Succession Opportunity, Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ | Full-Time, Monday–Thursday | 100% Fee-for-Service | Established Referral Base | Future Ownership

Practicing in Las Vegas and tired of fighting for referrals? A highly respected Tucson periodontal practice is looking for a full-time Periodontist with a defined path to partnership. The founder spent more than two decades building the reputation and referral network and is now planning for retirement. This opening isn't about growth. It's a succession opportunity, with a busy surgical schedule, a three-week new-patient wait and a defined ownership framework already in place.

The practice at a glance

• About $2 million in annual practice production • About $15,000 in current doctor production per clinical day • 100% fee-for-service, with about 80% case acceptance • About a 3-week wait for new patients • A high-level GP referral network built over decades, and a 4.9-star Google reputation • 5 fully equipped operatories with Planmeca CBCT, Dexis digital radiography and Dentrix • IV sedation capability, surgical monitoring, BioHorizons implants, and kits supporting several other systems • A third-party anesthesia provider available when appropriate

The work

• Periodontal surgery and implant placement • Surgical extractions, bone grafting and sinus lifts • Implant-related procedures and full-mouth rehabilitation • IV sedation and complex interdisciplinary treatment planning

The team

• 4 dental assistants, 1 hygienist and dedicated assistant support • Office manager, front office support and regional operational support • Low turnover, with an average tenure of about five years

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, about 7:30 AM–5:00 PM. No routine Friday hours, and evening and weekend coverage is generally limited to emergencies.

Ownership

The owner is actively planning for the practice's future and wants a Periodontist who may become an equity partner. Potential equity generally ranges from about 20% to 40%, valued on an EBITDA multiple, so it's a defined framework rather than a vague promise. Timing, percentage and terms depend on mutual fit and the final structure.

What you need

• DDS or DMD and completed specialty training in periodontics • An Arizona dental license, or the ability to obtain one • Strong periodontal surgical skills and interest in implants and comprehensive surgical care • The ability to build and maintain strong referring-doctor relationships • Experienced periodontists and new graduates are both encouraged to apply