Dental Director - Newton, MA

Dental Career Services; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Offered

Equity opportunity

Continued Education Reimbursement

Life Insurance Policy

Malpractice Coverage Assistance andDis

Continued Education Reimbursement

Paid ADA & State Society Dues

Job summary

A dental organization in Newton is looking for a Dental Director to provide leadership while delivering patient care in a fee for service practice. Candidates should have a D.S. or D.M.D., plus 3+ years of experience in private practice, alongside strong communication and team building skills. The role offers equity opportunities, a sliding scale compensation model, and full benefits including healthcare, dental, and continued education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of private practice experience in a fee for service environment.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor towards patients.
• Ability to comply with all regulations and protocols.
• BLS/ACLS certification.
• Strong communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support within the practice.
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits.
• Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities.
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients.
• Manage day to day operations with assistance.
• Prepare and place fillings.
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses.
• Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests.
• Sedate patients and administer anesthetics.
• Perform tooth extractions and root canals.
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases.
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients.
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues.
• Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions.
• Sliding scale compensation model with 90 day guaranteed base pay.
• Equity opportunity within the organization.
• Clinical Freedom and Treatment Autonomy.
• Established and Growing Patient Foundation.
• Full Benefits Offered Healthcare & Dental Benefits, 401K, Short & Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Policy.
• Malpractice Coverage Assistance and Discretionary Spend Allowance.
• Continued Education Reimbursement, Paid ADA & State Society Dues.

Skills

Clinical leadership and support

Excellent team building skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

BLS/ACLS certified

Education

D.S. or D.M.D. from an accredited school

Licensed to practice in the state

Certified in BLS/ACLS

Job description

About the job Dental Director - Newton, MA

LOCATION: Newton, MA

Job Description

The ideal candidate must have 3+ years of demonstrated success in a fee for service practice setting along with a desire to provide direct patient care while managing day to day operations with the assistance of a proven practice management team. Significant chair-side experience, excellent team building and leadership skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support within the practice
• Educate patients on good oral hygiene habits
• Prescribe antibiotics and pain-relieving medications
• Provide patient care for cracked or fractured teeth
• Perform procedures to treat decay and cavities
• Prepare and place fillings
• Examine patients for dental and jaw diagnoses
• Interpret x-rays and diagnostic tests
• Sedate patients and administer anesthetics
• Perform tooth extractions and root canals
• Diagnose and treat oral diseases
• Create detailed treatment plans for patients
• Perform surgical procedures on teeth, bone, and soft tissues
• Educate patients on aftercare and answer questions
• Sliding scale compensation model with 90 day guaranteed base pay
• Equity opportunity within the organization
• Clinical Freedom and Treatment Autonomy
• Established and Growing Patient Foundation
• Full Benefits Offered Healthcare & Dental Benefits, 401K, Short & Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Policy
• Malpractice Coverage Assistance and Discretionary Spend Allowance
• Continued Education Reimbursement, Paid ADA & State Society Dues

Requirements

• D.S. or D.M.D. from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and American Dental Association
• 3+ years of private practice experience in a fee for service environment
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Certified in BLS/ACLS
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Compassionate and caring of patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work in an intense, concentrated environment
• Calm and cool-headed with a positive attitude
• Complies with all office, local, state, and American Dental Association regulations, protocols, and procedures