Lead Dentist

The Lead Dentist will play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of dental services at the local level, ensuring the delivery of exceptional oral healthcare to our diverse patient population. The successful candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, leadership experience, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and patient-centered approach. 

Dentist Essential Job Duties (as part of patient care requirements): 

• Conduct thorough patient consultations, gathering medical histories, assessing and diagnosing oral health conditions. 
• Utilize radiographs and clinical exam to develop comprehensive treatment plans based on diagnostic evaluations and patient needs, ensuring effective care coordination with medical providers as needed. 
• Perform a range of dental procedures, including exams, triage, fillings, crowns, complete and partial dentures, extractions, root canals, and biopsies with precision and efficiency. 
• Diagnose and treat periodontal conditions, collaborating with dental hygienists to address gum disease. 
• Educate patients on oral health, preventive care, and post-treatment instructions for optimal outcomes. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, treatment notes, and adherence to electronic health records (EHR) systems. 
• Collaborate with dental hygienists, dental assistants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care. 
• Provide training to dental clinical support staff as needed to improve procedure outcomes.  
• Maintain licensure according to state regulations, including appropriate CE geared toward the Vivent Health Patient population.  
• Must pass internal credentialing process and maintain this status throughout employment.  
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies. 

Additional Lead Dentist Essential Job Duties: 

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to the local dental team, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards established in the Dental Clinic Manual. 
• Leads daily huddles to help ensure flow of clinic and address any scheduling issues 
• Help to monitor and evaluate the quality of dental services, implementing measures to maintain and enhance clinical excellence under direction of Dental Director and or local VP. 
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities for Dental Staff in their clinic, fostering a culture of continuous learning. 
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals within Vivent Health to ensure programs are working together successfully for comprehensive patient care in the Medical Home.  
• Contribute to enforcing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry and licensure regulations and standards. 
• Review and assess clinical protocols, helping the Dental Director to ensure they align with evidence-based practices and the latest advancements in dentistry. 
• Serves as Radiation Officer for the Dental Clinic and any other compliance positions specified as needed per the local regulating agency.  
• Monitors license and BLS expiration dates for local Dental Clinic providers and helps schedule trainings as needed for certifications and equipment.  
• Participate in community outreach programs and partnerships to promote oral health awareness and education. 
• Collaborate with the Director of Dental Services to manage the budget for the dental department, ensuring efficient resource allocation. 
• Participate in hiring of new Dental Staff and contribute to performance appraisals of existing staff.   

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.   

• Education:
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from an accredited dental school. 
• Work Experience: 
  • Current, active dental license within the state the clinic is located. 
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a licensed Dentist.
  • Proficient in the use of dental software and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
  • Proficient in use of email and Microsoft Office suite.
• Dentist Soft Skills: 
  • Exceptional verbal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and support staff.
  • Compassion and understanding towards patients, creating a positive and supportive dental experience. 
  • Ability to lead and work collaboratively within a dental treatment team, providing guidance and mentorship. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex dental issues and treatment challenges. 
  • Flexibility to adapt to evolving patient needs, industry advancements, changes in treatment plans, and evolving dental technologies. 
  • Dedication to delivering patient-centered care with a focus on improving overall oral health outcomes. 
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure ability to complete all job duties in a timely manner.