Chief Dental Officer

Iowa Primary Care Association; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment programs

Continuing education reimbursement

Generous paid time off

401(k) with 5% match

Comprehensive insurance

Job summary

A community health center in Iowa is seeking a Chief Dental Officer to provide exceptional patient care and lead dental efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing the dental residency program and managing a diverse provider team. The position offers a competitive salary of $225,000–$275,000, comprehensive insurance, and generous compensation packages. Join us in making a difference in the community with great benefits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree required.
• Active Iowa dental license and CPR/BLS certification needed.
• 5+ years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and lead all dental efforts of the Center.
• Oversee dental residency program and qualify for a faculty appointment.
• Manage the provider team and clinic operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Evidence-based clinical protocols

Bilingual (English and Spanish/Marshallese)

Education

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)

Tools

Ochin Epic

Job description

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Chief Dental Officer to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Dubuque, IA!

Our community health center in Dubuque provides access to dental, healthcare, and wellness services for the Tri‑State area. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility (2nd largest in Iowa) consists of 35 operatories, an oral surgery center and an onsite dental lab. We have invested in new equipment such as intraoral scanners, milling machines, 3D imaging, rotary endo, and surgical microscopes, which reflects our commitment to embrace advanced technology. We will also soon work in the community with our new two‑operatory mobile dental clinic. These investments align well with our mission to offer high‑quality comprehensive care to all age groups.

What is a community health center (FQHC)

The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations.

With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.

• Clinic Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday & 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fridays
• Full‑time position: schedule flexible within clinic hours with time allotted for patient‑facing, admin time, & overseeing the dental residency/faculty program. Percentage of time for each function can be discussed.
• Appointment types: 60 minutes for new patients & 30 minutes for follow‑ups
• Provider team includes: 8 dentists (including 2 pediatric dentists), 1 oral surgeon, 5 hygienists, + 31 additional staff (assistants, clinical, administrative)
• Operatories/Exam Rooms: 35 (includes 2 surgical suites & 2 bariatric units)
• EHR: Ochin Epic

Duties: In addition to providing patient care and leading all dental efforts of the Center, the CDO will qualify for a faculty appointment with NYU Langone Dental Medicine and oversee the dental residency program.

• Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for $50,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for 2 years of service through state & federal programs
• Competitive Salary: $225,000–275,000 negotiable depending on experience + monthly production incentive. Relocation and/or sign‑on bonus are negotiable.
• Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and flexible spending available.
• Continuing Education: Continuing education & tuition reimbursement programs available
• Paid Time Off: generous PTO accrual with additional sick time available + 7.5 paid holidays (+1 floating holiday)
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with 5% match
• Malpractice Insurance: FTCA Malpractice Insurance coverage.

Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!

Requirements

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Active license to practice dentistry in the State of Iowa.
• Iowa DPA/DEA registration and current CPR/BLS certification.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience (preferred in primary care or community health setting).
• Experience leading dental training programs for undergraduate & postgraduate students highly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based clinical protocols and quality improvement standards.
• Bilingual in English + Spanish or Marshallese would be a plus.