Executive Dental Policy & Quality Leader

Delta Dental of Iowa; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Iowa seeks a Vice President, Dental Director to lead clinical policy, improve oral health outcomes, and strengthen relationships across the dental profession. This executive role drives evidence-based policy, guides benefit reviews, and represents the organization with providers and agencies in Iowa and beyond.

The role requires D.D.S./D.M.D., Iowa licensure or willingness, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams, analyze data, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• DDS/DMD from an accredited college of dentistry.
• State licensure in Iowa or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including public speaking.
• Evidence-based dentistry knowledge, disease management, and underserved populations.
• Ability to interpret data and contribute to organizational decisions.
• Experience with dental quality assurance and outcomes monitoring.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and train teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and travel independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging technologies and trends and advise the organization.
• Review data and determine payment policy and clinical appropriateness.
• Provide policy direction for clinical processing and credentialing standards.
• Oversee quality assurance with metrics and improvement processes.
• Offer guidance in government administration and contracting.
• Lead and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to adopt risk-based benefits.
• Partner with Professional Relations on network recruitment, credentialing and fraud matters.
• Represent DDIA publicly as a spokesperson for value-based dental care.
• Train dental consultants and calibrate adjudication of claims
• Act as liaison to Iowa Dental Association and other key stakeholders.
• Represent DDIA in research, science, and health policy discussions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctor of Dental Science or Doctor of Dental Medicine

Job description

Delta Dental of Iowa seeks a Vice President, Dental Director to lead clinical policy, improve oral health outcomes, and strengthen relationships across the dental profession. This executive role drives evidence-based policy, guides benefit reviews, and represents the organization with providers and agencies in Iowa and beyond.

The role requires D.D.S./D.M.D., Iowa licensure or willingness, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams, analyze data, and travel as needed.