Chief Dental Officer

SKILLS: 

• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making 

• Comprehensive knowledge of dental practices, procedures, and federal/state regulations 

• Strong leadership and team management abilities 

• Proficiency in electronic dental records and practice management software. 

• Commitment to serving underserved populations and improving community health 

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills 

• Ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and collaborate across departments 

• Knowledge of HRSA Health Center Program Requirements and UDS reporting preferred 

PRIMARY DUTIES: 

• Promote clinical, operational, and financial excellence within the dental program 

• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive dental services, including diagnosis, preventive care, and advanced dental treatments 

• Directly supervise licensed professional dental staff and dental residents and students 

• Support the supervision of auxiliary staff 

• Develop, review, and update clinical protocols to ensure best practices and evidence-based care 

• Ensure organizational compliance with all regulations, including those by the State Board of Dentistry. 

• Lead quality assurance programs, including peer reviews and patient feedback, to monitor and enhance clinical performance 

• Provide mentorship and training to dental staff, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of care 

• Collaborate with the executive team to develop strategic plans for dental services and manage the dental department's budget 

• Coordinate with other departments and external agencies to integrate dental services into comprehensive patient care plans 

• Develop and implement community outreach programs to promote oral health education 

• Other duties as assigned 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Possess a valid Texas driver’s license and appropriate liability insurance 

• Visual and auditory accuracy 

• Shift length variable 

• Indoor setting 

• Continuous use of computer and calculator 

• Extended periods of standing and/or sitting 

• Frequent use of telephone 

• Continuous repetitive grasping and manipulation of both hands 

• Continuous conversational communication 

• Occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 lbs 

• Occasional walking, standing, squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching and twisting and climbing 

• Use of personal car 

• Occasionally working in confined areas 

• Understand/carry out compiles oral/written instructions 

• Memorize and retain instructions 

• Read and interpret detailed specifications 

• Ability to travel 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) provides clinical and strategic leadership for all dental services within the organization. As a member of the clinical leadership team, the CDO is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and cost-effective oral healthcare to a diverse, underserved population, including pediatric and special needs populations. 

EDUCATION: 

• DDS or DMD degree from an accredited school of dentistry 

• Satisfactory completion of an AGD, GPR, or Pediatric Dentistry residency highly preferred; board certification in Pediatric Dentistry is preferred 

CERTIFICATIONS 

• Licensed (or license-eligible) and in good standing to practice dentistry in the State of Texas 

• DEA and DPS registrations 

• Maintain current CPR certification 

REPORTS TO: Chief Clinical Officer 

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of five years in the practice of dentistry. Experience in pediatric or community dentistry preferred. Minimum of two years of clinical leadership experience strongly preferred.