Dental Hygiene Director: DSO Growth & Standards Leader

Star Dental Partners; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Opportunity

Incentive Equity

Co‑Investment Opportunity

PTO and Holidays

Paid Basic Employee Life & AD&D insur.

Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Star Dental Partners (SDP) is seeking a Dental Hygiene Director to lead clinical standards across 300+ hygienists in 10+ states, reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer. This newly created role drives standardized protocols, continuing education, AI adoption, and recruitment.

The ideal candidate has multi-site DSO hygiene leadership experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication, organization, and strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a multi-site DSO environment as a hygiene director.
• Minimum 2 years experience chairside as a practicing hygienist.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote SDP’s Standard of Care across the organization in partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer.
• Optimize and promote the implementation and use of clinical AI technology.
• Support hygienist recruiting, onboarding and retention efforts.
• Facilitate hygienist CE, training and professional development programs.
• Implement hygiene-focused clinical protocols in partnership with SDP’s Dental Advisory Board.
• Other projects and areas of support as business needs arise.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized

Self-motivated

Able to travel 50%+

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Star Dental Partners (SDP) is seeking a Dental Hygiene Director to lead clinical standards across 300+ hygienists in 10+ states, reporting to the Chief Clinical Officer. This newly created role drives standardized protocols, continuing education, AI adoption, and recruitment.

The ideal candidate has multi-site DSO hygiene leadership experience, a relevant degree, and strong communication, organization, and strategic mindset.