Dental Director

Under the direction of the Chief Clinical and Wellness Officer (CCWO), the Dental Director serves as the clinical and strategic leader for El Dorado Community Health Centers oral health program. As a key member of EDCHC’s clinical leadership team, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered dental care that is consistent with the mission and values of a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), including a commitment to serving underserved and vulnerable populations regardless of their ability to pay.

The Dental Director provides clinical oversight across all dental service lines, sets the direction for oral health program growth, and ensures that care delivery aligns with HRSA requirements, UDS reporting standards, and FQHC best practices. This leader champions an integrated, whole-person model of care by collaborating closely with medical, behavioral health, and care coordination teams across EDCHC specialties. The Dental Director represents the dental program in senior management discussions, Board meetings, and community partnerships, serving as a visible and credible spokesperson for oral health within the organization and the broader community.

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dental care that meets professional, HRSA, and regulatory standards, with a commitment to equitable access for all patients served by EDCHC, including those utilizing the sliding fee discount program.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of dental services, focusing on quality, patient satisfaction, clinical outcomes, and financial efficiency.
• Oversee quality improvement initiatives, regularly reviewing clinical metrics, UDS oral health measures, and HEDIS benchmarks to drive continuous improvements in care quality and patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care, collaborating with clinic operations to enhance provider productivity, access to care, and financial performance; model clinical excellence and professionalism for dental staff.

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing dental team, ensuring all clinicians are properly credentialed, trained, motivated, and aligned with EDCHC’s organizational values and FQHC mission; conduct regular performance evaluations and foster a culture of clinical accountability and growth.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, including HRSA Health Center Program requirements, OSHA dental standards, and state dental practice acts; ensure accurate, timely, and complete patient records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Address clinical concerns, patient grievances, and risk management issues promptly and constructively, minimizing organizational exposure and upholding EDCHC’s commitment to patient safety and dignity.
• Foster a collaborative, integrated care approach within the dental team and across departments, supporting care coordination with medical providers, behavioral health staff, and community health workers to address the whole-health needs of EDCHC patients.

• Partner with the Dental Clinic Operations Manager to ensure dental clinics are functioning efficiently with optimal provider productivity, staff engagement, patient satisfaction, and visit capacity; support efforts to expand dental access and reduce barriers for underserved patients.
• Guide clinical collaboratives, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and community outreach programs that advance oral health equity and enhance patient well-being in El Dorado County.
• Provide strategic advice to clinical personnel and senior leadership regarding dental…