Dental Director/Full Time Dentist

Overview

**$25,000 Sign On Bonus with a 2 year commitment, and opportunity for loan repayment**
Are you ready to leave the private sector and the related worries with working in or owning your own practice? Are you interested in public health and meeting the oral needs of underserved individuals in our region? Healing Hands Health is seeking a Dental Director who is passionate about high-quality care, strong leadership, and meaningful impact.

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Director and Full-Time Dentist, where your expertise will lead our clinic’s clinical excellence and patient care. This pivotal role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on dentistry, ensuring our patients receive top-tier oral health services in a welcoming environment. You will oversee clinical operations, mentor staff, and deliver comprehensive dental treatments, all while fostering a positive and efficient practice atmosphere. If you are passionate about advancing dental care, leading by example, and making a meaningful difference in patients' lives, this is the opportunity for you!

Healing Hands Health is a faith-based ministry whose mission is to glorify Christ by providing quality, community supported care to individuals who are underserved in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Our dental program continues to grow, and this role offers the opportunity to both provide direct patient care and lead a dedicated clinical team. You will join a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art equipment, strong operational support, and a team committed to excellence in care and outcomes.

Our clinic also serves as a training site for the next generation of providers. Dental students, dental assisting students, and dental hygiene students regularly rotate through our clinic, creating a dynamic learning environment and opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.

Duties
Provide comprehensive clinical dental services to patients to prevent and treat dental disease
Serve as Dental Director, providing leadership, mentorship, and clinical oversight to dental staff
Establish and maintain high standards for quality of care, treatment planning, and clinical protocols
Conduct chart reviews, monitor clinical productivity, and implement quality improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with all State and Federal regulations, including Tennessee Board of Dentistry standards
Collaborate with clinic leadership to improve patient access, efficiency, and outcomes
Support and mentor dentists, hygienists, assistants, and students rotating through the clinic
Maintain accurate, detailed, and compliant dental records
Contribute to strategic growth of the dental program and integration with broader clinic services
Requirements
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Active dental license in the State of Tennessee (or ability to obtain)
Unrestricted DEA license
Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing dentist
Demonstrated leadership experience or readiness to lead a clinical team
Excellent clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based care
Strong communication, mentoring, and team collaboration skills
Proficiency with dental technology and electronic health records
4.5 day work week with most Fridays afternoons off
Pay: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person