Goodwin Recruiting
Chief Dental Officer JN -122025-168842
Goodwin Recruiting, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457
We are looking for a Chief Dental Officer for a full‑time role with one of the largest dental practices in the state of Connecticut. This is an executive level role for a visionary leader with experience directing a multi‑site dental practice.
Job Description The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) is the clinical, administrative, and visionary leader of one of the largest dental practices in the State of Connecticut, situated within a fully integrated primary care practice and focused on delivering comprehensive dental care from newborns through elders. With a 50‑year history, our client has grown to a staff of more than 30 dentists and dental hygienists. Dental services span preventive, restorative, acute, and prosthetic care, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures with impact on overall health. Services range from routine cleanings and fillings to complex treatments such as root canals, extractions, and cosmetic dentistry.
Provides dental services from state‑of‑the‑art facilities licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and accredited by the Joint Commission under ambulatory care standards. The practice also offers mobile units and school‑based services to reach underserved areas. The CDO plays a key leadership role alongside other Chiefs and participates in research, education, and training activities.
Role and Responsibilities
Acts as a member of the senior leadership team along with the Chiefs of each clinical service and senior executive team
Develops and guides strategic development and expansion of dental practices, including consideration of new sites, services, and treatment modalities
Assumes primary responsibility for ensuring dental department alignment with organizational strategies for success in achieving service, quality, satisfaction, revenue and expense targets
Develops own clinical practice on a limited basis within one of our sites
Collaborates with other leaders in establishing and reaching targets for clinical capacity and utilization and ensuring financial success of the department
Leads the oral health/dentistry component of our Joint Commission accredited, NCQA designated Patient‑Centered Medical Home, focusing on population health management, integration of all health care services and patient engagement
Engages and directs peer review activity to ensure that standards of care are met and evidence‑based treatment is provided
Provides clinical mentoring and support to staff in complex cases and treatment plans for all dental staff
Develops and mentors a team of “on‑site dental directors” in their local site leadership activities and provides development opportunities for new and emerging dental leaders
Creates “grand rounds” dental program for ongoing education and training of dental staff
Contributes thought leadership in key committees (e.g., Dental QI, Performance Improvement, Infection Control)
Recruit, engage and retain a committed staff of dental providers and support staff
Collaborates with centralized finance and administrative departments to optimize purchasing power and quality in securing dental equipment and dental laboratory services and supplies
Represents at state and national forums and public‑facing activities that support the credibility and brand of the agency
Provides leadership in ongoing development of fully integrated electronic health record and new technologies as they emerge and seeks opportunities for optimum practice
Serves as PI/co‑PI on private and public research and/or programmatic grants as appropriate
Qualifications
Required Skills and Education
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school is required
MPH or MBA is a plus
Completed GPR or AEG
Preferred Skills
Expert clinical dentistry skills with a minimum of five years of dentistry experience
Demonstrated management and leadership expertise with experience in conducting effective coaching on dental procedures and sterilization techniques
Commitment to caring for a diverse patient population
Required Licenses/Certifications
Active State of Connecticut Dental license
NERB or Regional Dental Boards
DEA (Federal and State) Active Licensure
Salary: $250,000 - $275,000
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Job Description The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) is the clinical, administrative, and visionary leader of one of the largest dental practices in the State of Connecticut, situated within a fully integrated primary care practice and focused on delivering comprehensive dental care from newborns through elders. With a 50‑year history, our client has grown to a staff of more than 30 dentists and dental hygienists. Dental services span preventive, restorative, acute, and prosthetic care, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area, and adjacent structures with impact on overall health. Services range from routine cleanings and fillings to complex treatments such as root canals, extractions, and cosmetic dentistry.
Provides dental services from state‑of‑the‑art facilities licensed by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and accredited by the Joint Commission under ambulatory care standards. The practice also offers mobile units and school‑based services to reach underserved areas. The CDO plays a key leadership role alongside other Chiefs and participates in research, education, and training activities.
Role and Responsibilities
Acts as a member of the senior leadership team along with the Chiefs of each clinical service and senior executive team
Develops and guides strategic development and expansion of dental practices, including consideration of new sites, services, and treatment modalities
Assumes primary responsibility for ensuring dental department alignment with organizational strategies for success in achieving service, quality, satisfaction, revenue and expense targets
Develops own clinical practice on a limited basis within one of our sites
Collaborates with other leaders in establishing and reaching targets for clinical capacity and utilization and ensuring financial success of the department
Leads the oral health/dentistry component of our Joint Commission accredited, NCQA designated Patient‑Centered Medical Home, focusing on population health management, integration of all health care services and patient engagement
Engages and directs peer review activity to ensure that standards of care are met and evidence‑based treatment is provided
Provides clinical mentoring and support to staff in complex cases and treatment plans for all dental staff
Develops and mentors a team of “on‑site dental directors” in their local site leadership activities and provides development opportunities for new and emerging dental leaders
Creates “grand rounds” dental program for ongoing education and training of dental staff
Contributes thought leadership in key committees (e.g., Dental QI, Performance Improvement, Infection Control)
Recruit, engage and retain a committed staff of dental providers and support staff
Collaborates with centralized finance and administrative departments to optimize purchasing power and quality in securing dental equipment and dental laboratory services and supplies
Represents at state and national forums and public‑facing activities that support the credibility and brand of the agency
Provides leadership in ongoing development of fully integrated electronic health record and new technologies as they emerge and seeks opportunities for optimum practice
Serves as PI/co‑PI on private and public research and/or programmatic grants as appropriate
Qualifications
Required Skills and Education
DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school is required
MPH or MBA is a plus
Completed GPR or AEG
Preferred Skills
Expert clinical dentistry skills with a minimum of five years of dentistry experience
Demonstrated management and leadership expertise with experience in conducting effective coaching on dental procedures and sterilization techniques
Commitment to caring for a diverse patient population
Required Licenses/Certifications
Active State of Connecticut Dental license
NERB or Regional Dental Boards
DEA (Federal and State) Active Licensure
Salary: $250,000 - $275,000
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