Director of Dental Care

Forsyth Technical Comunity Clg; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth Technical Community College seeks a Director of Dental Care to lead the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs and the on-campus clinic. You will drive accreditation readiness, curricula development, and patient-care quality. Teaching may occur to support health sciences leadership.

The role oversees clinic operations, budget management, and community partnerships, advancing student success and program integrity across the college's health sciences offerings.

Qualifications

• Must have a current NC Dental Hygiene license, Dental Assisting license, or Dental license (DDS/DMD) or eligibility within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in dental education, dental practice, or clinic management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Experience with program development and accreditation processes (CODA preferred).
• Knowledge of dental hygiene and assisting education trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs to align with accreditation standards and college goals.
• Develop and evaluate curricula and educational practices to promote student success.
• Continuously improve programs using faculty, student, and industry feedback.
• Oversee the Dental Clinic Manager and daily clinic operations, ensuring compliance and infection control.
• Manage program and clinic budgets; explore grants and funding sources.
• Prepare for site visits and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Support student advising, mentorship, and career development; recruit and retain students.
• Build partnerships with local dental practices and organizations; organize community outreach.
• Track metrics and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership experience

Program development

Accreditation knowledge

Clinical operations management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Position Information

Job Title Director of Dental Care

Posting Number 2500

Job Schedule Full Time

Job Shift Day

OCR Code / Classification 3 - Professional

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

Work Location Main Campus

Position Summary Information

The Director of Dental Care provides leadership and operational oversight for the college’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, as well as the on-campus dental clinic. This role ensures high-quality education, student success, faculty development, and clinical operations in alignment with accreditation standards and industry best practices. Teaching within the dental programs may be required as determined by the Vice President of Health Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid North Carolina Dental Hygiene License, Dental Assisting License, or Dental License ( DDS or DMD ) or eligible to obtain NC licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 5 years experience in dental education, dental practice, or clinic management.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role.
• Experience with program development and accreditation processes (preferably CODA )
• Knowledge of dental hygiene and assisting education trends and best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Education, or related field within one year of hire.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: and other duties assigned as needed

• Program Oversight
  • Lead Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and college goals
  • Develop and evaluate curricula and educational practices to promote student success.
  • Continuously improve programs using faculty, student, and industry feedback
• Clinic Management
  • Oversee the Dental Clinic Manager and daily clinic operations.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and infection control protocols.
  • Manage clinical rotations and maintain policies for a high-quality patient care environment.
• Financial & Budgetary Oversight
  • Develop and manage program and clinic budgets.
  • Explore revenue opportunities, grants, and other funding sources.
  • Monitor expenditures and maintain financial sustainability.
• Accreditation & Compliance
  • Prepare for site visits and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Student Success & Engagement
  • Support student academic advising, mentorship, and career development.
  • Implement strategies to recruit and retain students.
• Community & Industry Engagement
  • Build partnerships with local dental practices, associations, and employers.
  • Organize community outreach programs to promote dental health.
• Reporting & Data Management
  • Track and report metrics such as enrollment, graduation, licensure exam results, and clinic performance.
  • Prepare reports for the Associate Dean and other stakeholders.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will need to regularly operate and use computers, phones and other electronic equipment.
• The employee will frequently communicate and must be able to exchange accurate information with others.
• The employee may need to move around their office and/or campus to attend meetings/ classes and to access files, machinery or other job-related tools.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move equipment, tools or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
• The employee may need to position themselves by reaching, stooping, kneeling or crouching in order to adjust or collect equipment and/or supplies.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Encounters low to moderate noise levels in the work environment.

Open Date

03/30/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Should you require assistance, please contact Human Resources at 336-734-7302

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a current and valid NC Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting License or Dental license (DDS or DMD) or eligible to apply for NC license within 6 months of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in dental education, dental practice, or clinic management, with at least 3 years in a leadership or administrative role?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do have experience in program development, accreditation processes, and managing a clinical environment?
  • Yes
  • No