Dental Director: Lead Clinical & Program Oversight

The-Providence-Community-Health-Centers,-Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Community Health Centers seeks a Dental Director in Providence, RI to lead clinical care across pediatric, perinatal, and adult services. You will set standards, ensure safe, ethical, evidence-based care, and supervise dental staff in a growing FQHC.

You will balance direct patient care with strategic planning, partnerships, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. Experience in pediatric dentistry and Epic/MiPacs is valued.

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD from an accredited school of dentistry.
• Licensed to practice dentistry in Rhode Island.
• Minimum five years as a practicing clinician.
• Minimum three years in senior/director level management in a clinic.
• Experience with pediatric dentistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for the dental program with safe, patient-centered care.
• Serve as primary clinical authority for dental standards, QA and infection prevention.
• Maintain an active patient care schedule while guiding workforce development and compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations Director of Dental & Specialty Services and report to the Chief Medical Officer.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatric dentistry

Strategic planning

Education

DDS or DMD

Rhode Island license

Tools

Epic

MiPacs

Job description

Providence Community Health Centers seeks a Dental Director in Providence, RI to lead clinical care across pediatric, perinatal, and adult services. You will set standards, ensure safe, ethical, evidence-based care, and supervise dental staff in a growing FQHC.

You will balance direct patient care with strategic planning, partnerships, and regulatory compliance, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. Experience in pediatric dentistry and Epic/MiPacs is valued.