Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Director of the Dental Center provides strategic, clinical, operational, and educational leadership for UC Health dental services, including the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program. This leader is responsible for maintaining and expanding high-quality dental services, supporting excellent patient care, overseeing program performance and financial stewardship, and ensuring dental operations and education meet applicable professional and regulatory standards.
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, Strategy, and Program Growth - Establishes Dental Center goals, standards, policies, protocols, and procedures that align with UC Health priorities and current professional standards.
- Leads the development, maintenance, and expansion of dental services and identifies opportunities to strengthen programs, access, and patient care.
- Represents the Dental Center and UC Health at internal and external meetings and builds effective relationships across hospital programs and services.
- Participates in grant development and other initiatives that support the Dental Center's clinical and educational mission.
Clinical Practice and Quality - Provides comprehensive general dentistry services, including diagnosis, preventive dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, restorative dentistry, and oral surgery.
- Examines patients, diagnoses dental and oral conditions, develops treatment plans, provides or directs appropriate treatment, and coordinates specialty referrals in accordance with approved clinical protocols and guidelines.
- Ensures dental records accurately and completely reflect patient encounters, clinical conditions, and care provided.
- Promotes oral health and disease prevention through clear, patient-centered education.
- Ensures dental practice complies with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, regulations, protocols, and professional standards.
Operations and Financial Stewardship - Oversees Dental Center operations, staffing, equipment planning, revenue performance, and budget compliance.
- Develops and monitors operating budgets, recommends capital purchases, and supports accurate and timely coding and billing processes.
- Coordinates dental programs and services with other hospital departments to support continuity of care and patient welfare.
- Uses sound judgment to resolve operational issues, improve workflows, and sustain an efficient, patient-focused practice.
People Leadership - Participates in the recruitment and selection of Dental Center staff.
- Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, counseling, and performance guidance to professional staff, residents, and other Dental Center team members.
- Builds a collaborative environment that supports accountability, professional development, teamwork, and excellent patient service.
AEGD Program Leadership - Provides overall administration and leadership for the AEGD program.
- Develops and implements the curriculum plan and maintains records related to the educational program.
- Oversees the ongoing evaluation of program content, faculty teaching, and student and resident performance.
- Evaluates resident training and supervision in affiliated institutions and off-service rotations.
- Leads resident selection and supports a high-quality clinical learning environment.
QualificationsRequired - Graduate of an accredited dental school.
- Completion of an ADA-accredited Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) or General Practice Residency (GPR) program.
- Active DEA certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Medicaid provider number and provider numbers for applicable private insurance carriers.
- Previous experience in a community health setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental and oral disease diagnosis and treatment, accepted dental practice methods, preventive dentistry, and patient education.
- Demonstrated skill in oral operative techniques and the ability to build effective working relationships with patients, staff, residents, and healthcare partners.
Preferred - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Leadership experience within a dental practice, academic health system, residency program, or other complex clinical environment.
- Experience with program development, budgeting, regulatory compliance, grants, or dental practice operations.
