Area Dental Director
Company: Sutton Dental & Braces - a Benevis company
Location: West Haven
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Job Summary: T his position is responsible for the
assimilation and smooth operation of productive dental teams across
multiple sites. In conjunction with the Chief Dental Officer, VP of
Clinical Performance, Chief Field Operations, Regional Dental
Directors, and District Managers, 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. Essential Functions and Primary
Responsibilities: 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. 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. In chair
days verse administration/mentoring days will be determined by the
Regional Dental Director based on number of offices (doctors) and
district. 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. Ensure doctors provide positive
memorable experiences for patients and parents. Ensure doctors
identify and refer patients for specialty services, as appropriate.
Partner with Ortho, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, and General
Anesthesia doctors and programs. Respond to and resolve clinical
patient concerns within 24 hours at DM request. Ensure doctors are
answering and responding to after-hours calls. Partner with Talent
Acquisition in selection and on-boarding processes. Non-Essential
Functions and Responsibilities: 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. Ensure weekly doctor scheduling
is properly managed with the DM to meet patient demand, including
appropriate PTO management. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education/Experience: It is not required, but the
preferred candidate will have 5 years of management experience
preferably with a multi-site dental practice of dentists and staff.
DDS/DMD from a dental education program accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation. Must have a current, valid
license to practice dentistry in the states where providing patient
care (License must be in good standing) or be willing and able to
obtain licensure. Other certifications as required - CPR, DEA, etc.
Compassion and a strong desire to provide dental care to both
children and adults. Physical Requirements: The nature of work
requires the ability to: Candidates who are, or willing to live
within the region will be given preference. Travel within the
district is required. We value teamwork, mutual respect, and
cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including
harassment, or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by
discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age,
citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: Sutton Dental & Braces - a Benevis company, North Bergen , Area Dental Director, Healthcare , West Haven, New Jersey
