Area Dental Director

Benevis•New Haven, CT

97d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide dental care to patients and ensure the smooth operation of productive dental teams across multiple sites. In conjunction with the Chief Dental Officer, VP of Clinical Performance, and other management, this position is responsible for coaching/mentoring all doctors, the management and supervision of personnel, client/patient relations and satisfaction, and serving as a role model for office teams.

Requirements

DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Minimum of 3 years multi-unit management experience and P&L responsibility for a minimum of five locations and 5 direct employees, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current, valid license to practice dentistry in states where providing care or eligible for licensure
Other certifications as required - CPR, DEA, etc.
Nitrous Oxide certification (only LA, MS, DC, TX, MA)
Compassion and a strong desire to provide dental care to both children and adults

Responsibilities

Meet with patients to discuss and treat dental concerns, perform regular cleanings and other preventative procedures, and establish a plan for better dental hygiene
Evaluates patients, performing examinations to determine nature of condition, utilizing x-rays, dental instruments, and other diagnostic procedures
Diagnoses and treats diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, mouth, and gums and related oral structures
Performing dental procedures, such as extractions, root canals, and filling cavities
Educate patients in oral and dental hygiene
Develop, coach, train, and mentor doctors to reach performance potential, particularly for new doctors during their onboarding and ramp up period. Responsible for doctor engagement, retention, and those at risk due to performance, dissatisfaction, or seeking exit.
Ensure doctors follow diagnostic and preventative ADA and AAPD Guidelines, Caries Risk Assessment (CRA), number of radiographs (ALERA principle), and sealants.
Work closely with offices to ensure programs are effectively managed, staff is fully trained, SMART plans are developed and executed, and that customer service standards are met.
Support the achievement of office financial targets such as revenue and billing first time approval rates
Ensure adherence to all government and state dental board rules regulations, including CMS, HIPPA and OSHA regulations. Follow-up on all compliance and office audits within the CPM Audit Process with Chief Dental Officer.
Participate in community events to include dental school meetings, board member meetings, dental associations and other opportunities to represent the Company in the dental and local communities.
Other duties as assigned.