What You'll Do: Supporting Ohio Department of Health & Ohio Department of Medicaid, the Dental Director provides statewide leadership for oral health policy, programs, and strategy. This role advises agency leadership, ensures evidence-based dental public health practices, and strengthens access to oral health services across Ohio.
Strategic Leadership & Policy Development
- Advise agency leadership on oral health strategy, mission, and long-term direction.
- Assist in defining agency goals, objectives, and oral health priorities.
- Formulate statewide oral health policies and oversee their implementation.
- Communicate ODH's position on oral health legislation and develop official statements or recommendations.
Clinical & Public Health Expertise
- Provide expert consultation to the ODH Medical Director's Office to ensure evidence-based dental public health practices.
- Develop standards of care for oral health programs and manage training, dissemination, and compliance monitoring.
- Oversee the state's oral health surveillance system, analyzing data, trends, and research related to dental care delivery, workforce, epidemiology, and reimbursement.
Program Integration & Collaboration
- Integrate oral health practices into related ODH programs (e.g., Chronic Disease, Tobacco, HIV/Ryan White, Immunization, Preparedness).
- Work with local, state, and federal agencies; community-based programs; professional dental/public health organizations; and dental schools to advance oral health across the lifespan.
- Collaborate with dentists and strategic partners to expand dental care access for uninsured individuals.
- Seek state and national funding opportunities to support oral health initiatives.
Representation & Communication
- Represent the agency at state and national meetings and conferences.
- Serve on interagency task forces and committees (e.g., Ohio Dental Association, Ohio State Dental Board).
- Deliver speeches and presentations to professional groups, constituents, the media, and the public.
Work Locations:
- 246 N. High St., Columbus, OH
- 50 W. Town St., Columbus, OH
Qualifications Position Qualifications: Must have licensure to practice dentistry in Ohio as issued by Ohio State Dental Board pursuant to Section 4715 of OAC
AND three years' experience as a licensed dentist, or three years' experience in State Government overseeing a state program.
Technical Skills: Dental/Oral Health, Executive Leadership, Program Management
Professional Skills: Decision Making, Establishing Relationships, Strategic Thinking
