Associate Dental Director

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Dental Director

Noble Community Clinics | Mauston, Stevens Point, or Wautoma, WI

Noble Community Clinics is seeking an Associate Dental Director to join our team and provide clinical leadership for our dental services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced dentist who is passionate about patient-centered care, provider development, and improving access to quality dental services in a community health center setting.

As the Associate Dental Director, you will provide clinical supervision and mentorship to dental providers, support the growth and operations of our dental program, and collaborate closely with the Chief Dental Officer and site leadership. This role combines clinical dentistry with leadership, quality improvement, provider development, and program oversight.

What You'll Do

Provide Clinical Care

• Examine patients, diagnose dental and oral health conditions, and develop treatment plans.
• Provide preventive, restorative, and therapeutic dental care.
• Educate patients on oral health and disease prevention.
• Coordinate specialty referrals when appropriate.
• Promote high-quality, patient-centered dental care.

Lead & Develop Dental Providers

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to dental providers.
• Support provider development, engagement, and professional growth.
• Participate in provider evaluations and performance development.
• Represent dental providers and communicate their needs and recommendations to the Chief Dental Officer.

Support Dental Operations & Program Growth

• Assist with administering, maintaining, and expanding dental programs and services.
• Collaborate with operational and fiscal leaders on dental site operations.
• Support dental budget development and monitoring.
• Prepare and monitor reports related to dental program performance and initiatives.
• Help achieve organizational and programmatic goals.

Champion Quality & Compliance

• Participate in Quality Improvement, Peer Review, and other committees.
• Monitor adherence to clinical protocols, standards, and best practices.
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, accreditation, and organizational requirements.

Build Teams & Community Partnerships

• Assist with continuing education, training, and staff orientation.
• Share clinical expertise and best practices with providers and staff.
• Participate in recruitment and retention activities.
• Support community outreach and oral health promotion.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and organizational leaders.

What We're Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited dental school.
• Unrestricted Wisconsin dental license.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical dental experience preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in people management and building a positive, engaged team environment preferred.
• Completion of an accredited General Practice Residency program preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

What You'll Receive

At Noble, you'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven work environment focused on community health, with opportunities to grow as a clinical leader and make a meaningful impact.

Competitive salary & benefits to support your well-being:

• 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrual starts on your first day!
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision 
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Company-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance

Why Join Noble Community Clinics?

At Noble, we believe access to quality health care should be available to everyone. Our integrated, community-focused approach allows our dental, medical, and behavioral health teams to work together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

If you’re an experienced dentist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical practice with meaningful leadership, we’d love to hear from you!