Periodontist

Periodontist: Associate-to-Partner Opportunity, Lubbock, Texas

Lubbock, TX | Full-Time, Monday–Thursday | Established Specialty Practice | Immediate Path to Ownership

Westphalia Holdings is recruiting for an established periodontal and implant practice in Lubbock, Texas. The prior periodontist relocated in August 2026, and the practice is looking for a full-time Periodontist who wants to step into an existing referral-based specialty office and become an owner. This is a four-day clinical week, with the option to add days, and a defined 15% equity interest that can be discussed right away.

The practice at a glance

• A specialty periodontal and implant practice with roots in Lubbock dating to 1985
• One location, about 3,000 square feet, with 7 operatories (5 fully equipped) and 2 hygiene rooms
• About 1,300 active patients and about 22 new patients a month
• A 4.9-star Google reputation from 600+ reviews
• An established general-dentist referral network in Lubbock and the surrounding West Texas and eastern New Mexico communities, ready to be renewed and grown
• CareStream CBCT, iTero scanning, a Millennium laser, Nomad portable radiography, and Open Dental
• Straumann and Nobel implant systems
• Nitrous and oral / conscious sedation on site; IV sedation has been available in the past

The work

• Comprehensive periodontics and implant placement, including grafting and sinus lifts
• Surgical extractions, including impacted third molars
• Implant restoration and full-mouth rehabilitation
• Opportunity to bring LANAP in-house (currently referred out)
• A dedicated assistant, with 2 hygienists and 2 front office team members already in place

Schedule

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. No routine evenings or weekends. The current four-day week can expand if you want additional clinical days.

Ownership

This is an associate-to-partner role, not a pure associateship. A 15% practice-level equity interest is available, and additional ownership through the parent organization may be possible over time. Ownership discussions can begin immediately. Internal financing may be available depending on circumstances. Valuation, investment, and timing are discussed in interviews.

What you need

• DDS or DMD and completed specialty training in periodontics
• A Texas dental license, or the ability to obtain one
• Strong periodontal and implant surgical skills, and a genuine interest in building referring-doctor relationships
• A work ethic suited to growing a practice: the referral base is in place, and the incoming doctor will be the person who renews and expands it
• Experienced periodontists and residents / new graduates are both encouraged to apply

Compensation and benefits

• 40–45% of adjusted production, depending on experience (negotiable)
• $1,500/day guarantee for up to 12 months
• Expected first-year income of $280,000+ on a four-day week, with upside if you add days
• Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan assistance available and negotiable
• $2,500 CE allowance and licensing reimbursement
• For a W-2 employee: malpractice coverage, medical, dental and vision plans, and a 401(k) (no match). PTO and paid holidays are not standard for doctors and can be discussed.

Why Lubbock

A city of about 276,000 with a regional specialty draw well beyond the metro, including Amarillo, Plainview, Big Spring, Clovis and Hobbs. It's a close-knit community with a small-town feel, Texas Tech, and a lower cost of living than the major Texas metros. Specialty capacity in the market is limited, and patients already travel into Lubbock for periodontal and implant care.

How to be considered

Apply with your CV and a short note on your surgical scope, Texas license status, and interest in ownership.

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