Vice President of Orthodontic Operations

Dental Office•Carrollton, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

MB2 Dental, a first-of-its-kind Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) founded in 2007 and based in Carrollton, TX, is actively hiring a Vice President of Orthodontic Operations! This newly created senior leadership role - established in response to MB2’s continued organizational growth and the rapid expansion of our orthodontic platform (and not as a replacement) - will oversee the strategic direction, operational performance, and continued growth of MB2’s orthodontic portfolio across a multi-state platform. MB2 proudly collaborates with more than 810 Dentist Owners and supports over 815 practices across 45 states, including 140+ Orthodontic-only practices. Under the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO, Dr. V, you will find a fulfilling career within the MB2 family right from the start. Join us today and discover why MB2 is widely recognized as an exceptional workplace that fosters professional growth and an unparalleled sense of community. We are excited to offer our team members a competitive compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance, long and short-term disability, generous PTO, paid holidays, Traditional and Roth 401(k) options, and much more! The ideal candidate is based in the DFW area and is available to travel up to 20% as needed. This position offers the potential for remote work.

Requirements

5–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in orthodontic operations within a DSO, group practice, or large multi-site healthcare organization, including direct oversight of multi-state teams.
Demonstrated success owning P&L performance, driving KPIs, building operating rhythms, and translating data into actionable growth and efficiency initiatives.
Proven ability to partner effectively with orthodontists and clinical providers in high-autonomy environments while leading change across distributed, field-based teams.
Strong people leadership, coaching, and organizational development capabilities, with the ability to elevate performance while maintaining a healthy culture.
Solid business acumen with a clear understanding of revenue drivers, cost structures, and operational levers in multi-site healthcare settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience across both orthodontic and general dental operations, particularly within integrated care models.
Leadership experience in large or mid-sized, multi-state DSOs with decentralized, partnership-based cultures.
Exposure to traveling specialty models, center-of-excellence structures, and modern practice management/reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership Own full P&L accountability and operational performance for the orthodontic portfolio, ensuring achievement of key KPIs including starts, conversions, observation management, production, collections, and margin.
Develop and implement a scalable, standardized orthodontic operating model across practices while preserving local nuance and doctor autonomy.
Identify, prioritize, and execute practice-level and regional initiatives to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and patient experience.
Partner with senior leadership to define and evolve the long-term structure for orthodontics and related specialties, with the potential to expand oversight into additional specialty service lines (e.g., pediatric dentistry and other specialty programs).
Team Leadership & Organizational Development Lead and develop a multi-state team of regional and divisional orthodontic operators and support leaders (Sr. Directors of Operations, Directors of Operations, and Regional Managers).
Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance accountability to key team members, elevating expectations while maintaining a healthy, high-performance culture.
Design and continuously refine the organizational structure to support growth, including strategic hiring, internal talent development, and redeployment decisions.
Establish clear operating rhythms, communication standards, and accountability frameworks across a distributed field organization.
Doctor & Clinical Partner Engagement Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with orthodontists and clinical partners, aligning on strategic priorities, growth initiatives, and operational goals.
Ensure doctors are informed on performance metrics and supported in achieving clinical excellence and financial outcomes.
Facilitate and lead recurring performance reviews and strategic planning sessions with doctors and operators to drive execution and follow-through.
Performance Management & KPI Excellence Establish, monitor, and continuously refine core KPIs to ensure visibility, alignment, and accountability across practices and regions.
Diagnose performance gaps, identify operational levers, and implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes at both practice and regional levels.
Translate data and reporting insights into clear, actionable plans and communicate results effectively to stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Specialty Expansion Collaborate closely with general dentistry operations and traveling specialty teams to ensure alignment, clear handoffs, and effective support structures.
Define and optimize the integration model for traveling specialty providers across practices.
Contribute to long-term growth planning, including expansion into new markets and thoughtful integration of additional specialty services.