Regional Dental Director

Ideal Dental•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a clinician founded, clinician-led™, dental service organization that has been delivering high-quality, dental care to patients since 2008. We heavily invest in 100+ hours continuing education opportunities in all aspects of dentistry including Invisalign and practice management. With over 50,000 5-star guest reviews, the company cares deeply about its brand and the Ideal Guest Experience. The company is guided by its vision to be the premier provider of all dental services under one roof while being the first choice for dentists and staff seeking a partner for growth, innovation, and learning. For additional information visit, www.decadental.com or www.myidealdental.com.

Requirements

DMD or DDS from an accredited dental school.
Active and unrestricted dental license in practicing states within the region.
Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience
Strong knowledge of compliance, quality assurance, and dental operations.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
Proficiency with dental practice management software and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

3+ years in a leadership role
Experience in a DSO or multi-site dental environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of clinical excellence aligned with the DSO’s standards and core values.
Provide clinical oversight, guidance, and support to all regional dentists.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, peer reviews, and clinical audits.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and board regulations (OSHA, HIPAA, CDC, etc.).
Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of dental providers.
Conduct performance evaluations and implement development plans for providers.
Mentor and coach clinicians to promote continuous growth and leadership readiness.
Facilitate continuing education, clinical training, and team-building efforts.
Float between offices across the region to provide clinical coverage, support practice continuity, and reinforce organizational standards through hands-on leadership and mentorship.
Partner with Regional Operations Managers to drive practice efficiency, performance and to provide coverage.
Align clinical and operational strategies to meet patient satisfaction and productivity goals.
Standardize treatment protocols and best practices across all supported offices.
Participate in the integration of new acquisitions or de novo practice openings.
Assist in setting regional goals for production, collections, and case acceptance.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement strategies for improvement.
Identify opportunities for growth, service expansion, or optimization.
Support providers in managing complex cases and patient concerns.
Mitigate risk through proactive oversight and enforcement of clinical protocols.