Dental Director

Job Title

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Job Description

Pay Grade: S

Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Effective date for full time position in 7/1/26. Part-time hours available through 6/30/26.

Job Responsibilities

Job Description: Supervises, guides and instructs the work assignment of staff. Diagnosis, treats, prevents, and controls disorders of the mouth and teeth including gums and related oral structures. May treat disease of nerve, pulp and other dental issues affecting vitality of teeth. Eliminate access barriers for school-aged children in urban and under-served rural areas. Responsible for developing, strengthening and/or sustaining partnerships with school systems and other community partners around the promotion of oral health. This position is responsible for Dental Program in Savannah and Brunswick. Position is based in Savannah and will require to travel to Brunswick as needed. Job duties:

1. Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of oral health services for school-aged children in the district.
2. Assure that school-based dental services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible; Develop long and short-term goals for the health agency and participate in the agency's strategic and operational planning.
3. Maintain awareness of advances in dental medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, Government regulations, health insurance charges, billing process and financing options.
4. Manage and direct administrative activities for health care employee.
5. Participate in the development and administration of program budgets.
6. Advise and instruct patients regarding preventive dental care the causes and treatment of dental problems, and oral health care services.
7. Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth, gums and related oral structures, and provide preventive and corrective services.
8. Examine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, and other diagnostic equipment to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or professional degree in dentistry from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience at the lower level Dentist 3 (HCP132) or position equivalent and current Georgia license to practice dentistry.

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance
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Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.