What is the expected daily production for endodontics? +
Average 6 cases per day, targeting a minimum of $1,000 per molar endo. Varies by skill and market.
What is the supplies and staffing split for endo? +
Practice provides 2 DAs minimum. Endodontists bring their own rotary files. Practice supplies gutta-percha, paper points, hand files, and other endo materials.
What equipment does the endodontist need to bring? +
Rotary Handpiece, Apex Locator, Obtura/System B, and endo-specific instruments.
What does the host practice supply for endo? +
Basic endo supplies (gutta-percha, paper points), basic instruments, apex locator, and rotary files (unless otherwise agreed).
Is a microscope required? +
If required for all procedures, the specialist is responsible for bringing it. About 10% of practices have a scope. You can request the practice owner to purchase one (depends on production capability), but getting a practice to invest in a stand can be a major obstacle.
What is the compensation range for orthodontics? +
$1,200-$2,000 per day, targeting $1,650. Bonuses: approximately $100-$200 per case start, and similar per finish.
Is there a point in seeing more patients on a Per Diem? +
Yes. The daily per diem is your base pay. You earn bonuses for every case start (~$200) and every finish (~$200).
Who handles chart management and billing for ortho? +
100% the practice's responsibility.
How does Pair Dental get paid for orthodontics? +
A set fee per production day.
Do I get my Per Diem if the schedule falls apart? +
Yes, the practice pays if cancelled within 14 days of the treatment date. This is spelled out in the Financial Disclosure.
How much clinical autonomy do I have in orthodontics? +
100%. You should consult with the GP on integrated treatment for coordination, but clinical decisions are yours.
What about taking over existing ortho cases? +
Case-by-case depending on treatment progress, work quality, and collections. Market-based decisions that generally favor the specialist.
Who is responsible for ortho supplies and instruments? +
100% the practice's responsibility.
Do practices need Pan/Ceph machines? +
Practices understand they need digital Pan/Ceph. We rarely match orthodontists with practices that don't have one.
What are the specialist's expenses for ortho? +
Travel costs plus the Pair Dental support fee. Equipment and instruments are NOT applicable to Orthodontics.
Can I bring my own ortho assistant? +
Yes. The practice coordinates and covers the cost. If you bring your own assistant, the practice compensates at the full rate.
What is the expected daily production for oral surgery? +
$10,000-$20,000 per treatment day. Practices should schedule at least 6-8 cases per day.
What is the compensation split for oral surgeons? +
50% of production (+/− 5%). The per diem guarantee averages $2,000-$2,500/day. Most oral surgeons are ambitious and aim to exceed the production goal rather than relying on the per diem.
What procedures do oral surgeons perform? +
3rd molar extractions, implant placement, bone augmentation, and IV sedation.
What equipment does the oral surgeon bring? +
Surgical instruments and sedation equipment. The practice provides surgical sundries including bone grafts, membranes, and bibs. If a specialist needs help with equipment, Pair can make arrangements.
How does credentialing work for oral surgery? +
The provider usually mirrors the plans already accepted by the practice. Government insurance is at the discretion of the provider.
Can the oral surgeon bring their own DA? +
Yes. Some oral surgeons performing IV sedation prefer to travel with their own surgical DA. In this case, the cost is split 50/50 with the practice. The practice staff salary is most commonly paid by the practice.
What is the expected daily production for periodontics? +
$6,000-$25,000, with an average of $12,000 per treatment day. Typical case load is 6-8 implants and soft tissue cases with consults sprinkled throughout.
What is the compensation split for periodontists? +
50% of production (+/− 5%). The per diem guarantee averages $1,500-$2,000/day to guarantee compensation if your treatment schedule falls apart.
What procedures do periodontists perform? +
Implants, connective tissue grafts, osseous pocket reduction, bone grafting, ridge augmentation, sinus lifts, frenectomy, crown lengthening, and selective 3rd molar extractions depending on the provider.
What equipment does a periodontist bring? +
Surgical motor(s)/handpiece attachments, instruments, implants, and surgical kits. The practice provides bone grafting and membrane materials. Implant fixtures are typically split 50/50 between the practice and specialist.
How does credentialing work for periodontics? +
The provider usually mirrors the plans already accepted by the practice. Periodontists usually will not go in-network with HMO or Medicaid.
What about dental assistants for periodontics? +
The practice provides their dental assistants - one dedicated chairside while the others sterilize and turn over the operatories.
Are prosthodontists good candidates for traveling specialty? +
Great candidates if they deliver surgical services (extractions, implant placement). Rare, but some practice owners do want straight restorative prosthodontists.
Who does the treatment planning? +
The Prosthodontist. Some GPs may need instruction, but treatment planning is the provider's responsibility.
What about the surgical phase of interdisciplinary cases? +
Depends on available providers. Pair recommends certified specialists for surgical procedures. We can arrange a match where the GP handles restorative while Pair's surgical specialist handles the surgical side. Production is split for specialist treatment only.
What types of prosthodontic cases? +
Full mouth rehab, implant-supported dentures, hybrid prosthetics, 3rd molar extractions, surgical treatments - anything the specialist is comfortable delivering.
How are lab fees handled? +
Split 50/50 if the specialist handles the restorative side only.
What is the expected daily production for prosthodontics? +
Surgical cases target $12,000 per treatment day. Surgical & Prosthetic combined cases (full arch, all-on-4/6) can produce up to $40,000 per day. Compensation is 50% (+/− 5%), or as low as 35% if the practice covers all treatment costs. Prosthodontists generally want to remain out of network.
Do I get access to lab equipment at the practice? +
The practice typically purchases an articulator and basic lab equipment. The specialist tours the practice at the meeting to assess what's needed.
What is the supplies split for prosthodontics? +
Disposables are the practice's responsibility. Lab tech or Sedation DA costs are split 50/50. Practice provides lab equipment. Specialist brings implant motor, handpiece attachments, instruments, fixtures, and surgical cassette kits.
