Dental Director

Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is to be performed in the identified position. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified as other duties may be assigned.

Summary:

The Dental Director serves as the chief clinical and administrative leader of the Alabama A&M University Dental Clinic. This role oversees all clinical operations, ensures regulatory compliance, establishes clinical protocols, and drives the mission of increasing access to culturally competent dental care for AAMU students—many of whom are first-generation college students or come from underserved rural communities.

Examples of Duties

· Establish, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and standards of care.

· Oversee all dental providers, including dentists, hygienists, and assistants.

· Ensure appropriate triage, emergency protocols, and risk-management practices.

· Provide direct patient care (approximately 25–40% of role, based on clinic needs).

· Collaborate with University Health & Counseling Services, Nursing, Pre-Health programs, and community health partners.

· Participate in oral-health education initiatives for AAMU students.

· Integrate preventive care programs targeting students from underserved and high-risk communities.

· Approve clinical schedules and provider assignments.

· Oversee credentialing, licensure tracking, and compliance training for staff.

· Monitor productivity, quality assurance metrics, and patient satisfaction.

· Develop annual goals, budgets, and equipment replacement plans.

· Coordinate with vendors (e.g., Benco Dental, Nashville Dental) for supplies, equipment, and maintenance.

· Ensure compliance with Alabama State Board of Dental Examiners, OSHA, HIPAA, CDC infection-control standards, and university policies.

· Conduct regular audits of clinical documentation, sterilization logs, radiology logs, and quality-assurance data.

· Represent the clinic at University events, Board of Trustees meetings, and community health forums.

· Lead initiatives addressing disparities in oral health and their connection to overall health (heart disease, diabetes, etc.).

Typical Qualifications

· DDS/DMD from an accredited dental school.

· Current Alabama Dental License in good standing.

· Minimum 5 years clinical experience; leadership/administration preferred.

· Strong understanding of public health, community dentistry, and health-equity issues.

Supplemental Information

· Minimum 5 years clinical experience; leadership/administration preferred.

· Strong understanding of public health, community dentistry, and health-equity issues.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr

Community health & wellness • Direct patient care • Dentistry • Occupational safety regulation compliance • Clinical compliance checks • Dental care patient counseling • Clinical staff policy implementation • Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) • Public healthcare education • Triage • Dental License • Staff scheduling • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Healthcare documentation compliance audits • Clinic experience • Implementing healthcare compliance training programs • Emergency procedures • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) • Preventive health (patient care) • Flexible spending account • Clinical staff training • Quality control management • University • Cultural competency • Employee health (regulatory compliance standards) • Clinical performance metrics • Clinical training • Clinical program monitoring • Doctor of Dentistry • Healthcare quality assurance policy development • Vendor communication • Collaboration with community partners • Personnel administration • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) • Medical credentialing file maintenance • Patient care leadership • Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds • Medical credentialing training verification • Annual budget preparation • Dental clinic • Vision insurance • Quality audits • Patient services management • Regulatory compliance analysis • Patient treatment • Senior level • Clinical documentation standards • Clinical program risk management • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) • Experience working with individuals from underserved communities • Leadership • Healthcare disparities reduction efforts • General management • University campus clinic • Life insurance • Organizational budget management • Clinical program staff coordination • Clinic management