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Job description:

Position Title: Dentist -Dental Home Director

Reports to: CEO & COO

Direct Reports: Dental Providers, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Front Desk Patient Coordinators

Location: KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center- Trenton

About KinderSmile Foundation

KinderSmile Foundation was founded in the community and for the community. Since establishment in 2007, our mission has been to provide underserved children, perinatal women, and families with access to comprehensive dental care and educate underserved children and their families on the importance of dental hygiene. We envision a future where every child has access to a dentist, and preventable dental diseases are eradicated.

As an organization that bridges the gap in access to care for vulnerable communities in the state, we ensure that the patients and community receive quality care at the highest ethical caliber, valuing checks and balances. KinderSmile Foundation dental providers and staff are expected to adhere to the highest level of ethical conduct, responsibility, and integrity when caring for our patients and community, understanding the trust they place in us to prioritize their health and wellbeing.

Position Summary

The Dental Home Director is an experienced Dental Provider who provides leadership and supervision to the clinical dental staff at KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center in Trenton.

As Dental Home Director (DHD) at a KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center (KSCOHC) Dental Home, your role is dedicated to advancing the organization's mission of delivering high-quality oral health care and education to underserved children, perinatal women, and families. You are an experienced Dental Provider who provides leadership and oversight of the Dental Home and its staff, delivering full-spectrum dental treatment and oral health education, while serving on the Executive Leadership Team to reinforce clinical standards, patient scheduling, staffing, and regulatory compliance—including OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control.

Working under the direction of the CEO and COO, you are an experienced, reliable, and detail-oriented self-starter with excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and a passion for public health dentistry and community service. You are friendly, punctual, have an affinity for working with children, and are committed to balancing the clinical and administrative responsibilities of this role.

KinderSmile Foundation dental providers and staff are expected to adhere to the highest level of ethical conduct, responsibility, and integrity when caring for our patients and community, understanding the trust placed in us to prioritize their health and wellbeing.

This position requires a valid NJ Dentist license, current malpractice liability insurance and BLS or CPR certification. A DEA license and CDS license are preferred.

Additionally, KinderSmile Trenton is a qualifying employer for

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF)

The Primary Care Practitioner Loan Redemption Program of NJ (NJLRP)

Position Details

The Dental Home Director’s schedule is full-time at 40 hours a week

The Dental Home Director may be scheduled to work off-site on specified days or half-days as part of the KinderSmile Oral Health Program (KSOHP). Off-site visits require flexibility as some may begin earlier than 9am. School visits may follow school day hours.

Who You Are:

• You have excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. You are friendly, punctual, reliable and an effective team leader. You work collaboratively with Dental Providers, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants and other staff members to create a welcoming, supportive and professional environment for our patients.

• You are an experienced, compassionate, motivated, and skilled professional who is dedicated to improving the oral health of underserved children and their families. Your expertise enables you to educate and provide high-quality, comprehensive dental services to our patients both on-site and off-site.

• You are committed to community dentistry and KinderSmile Foundation's mission of eradicating preventable dental diseases and ensuring every child has access to a dentist. With a strong focus on prevention, education and patient-centered care, you strive to make a lasting impact on the oral health and overall well-being of the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Dental Home Director provides daily clinical and operational leadership of an assigned KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Dental Home. Serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role is key to delivering high-quality patient care, supporting staff development, and maintaining the fiduciary and regulatory integrity of the Dental Home.

• Core Duty 1: Clinical Leadership & Patient Care: Provide direction and supervision of dental services, delivering full-spectrum diagnostic, preventive, and comprehensive dentistry, and mentoring providers in KinderSmile Foundation's philosophy of Education, Intervention, and Prevention.

• Core Duty 2: Dental Home Operations & Fiduciary Oversight: Oversee the Dental Home's fiduciary responsibility, including adherence to the monthly clinical and administrative supply budget, overseeing equipment ordering and repair, expense management, and monthly financial review with the Chief Operating Officer.

• Core Duty 3: Scheduling, Chart Audits & Billing Integrity: Ensure proper scheduling of appointment lengths, timely emergency, restorative, and recall appointments, and inter-referrals; conduct weekly chart audits and oversee insurance submissions, CDT coding, and billing integrity in coordination with Front Desk Patient Coordinators.

• Core Duty 4: Staffing & Schedule Management: Maintain and update Dental Home staff work schedules, approve time-off requests, verify Eaglesoft clock-in/out records, and ensure proper coverage and cross-training across dental auxiliaries.

• Core Duty 5: Staff Development & Mentorship: Provide supervision, leadership, and mentorship to Dental Home employees and volunteers; conduct 90-day and performance evaluations, and coordinate with HR and Volunteer Program Coordinators on training, performance, and disciplinary matters.

• Core Duty 6: Facility, Infection Control & Compliance Oversight: Ensure OSHA and infection control protocols are completed correctly and on schedule, maintain a clean and organized Dental Home, and coordinate with the Director of Compliance on quarterly equipment and hazard checks.

• Core Duty 7: Program Integration & Community Engagement: Integrate the KinderSmile Oral Health Program (KSOHP), Perinatal Health and Wellness Program (PHWP), and volunteer programs (CSLP/GBAS) into the Dental Home, participating in offsite visits and linking patients to ongoing recall and follow-up care.

• Core Duty 8: Leadership Collaboration & Reporting: Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and attend monthly Board meetings; submit a monthly Dental Home Board Report to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Assistant following the KSF template.

Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications needed to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Experience 

Minimum of 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in a dental leadership role, such as Dental Director, Lead Dentist, or equivalent, overseeing a team of similar size and clinical scope

Education and Credentials

Graduation from a licensed dental school.

Current and valid NJ Dentist license.

Current malpractice liability insurance, accepted by KinderSmile Foundation's corporate liability insurance (MEDPRO)

Current BLS or CPR certification.

Valid DEA and CDS licenses (preferred).

Clinical Expertise

• Demonstrated skill delivering full-spectrum diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dentistry to patients across the lifespan, with particular comfort and confidence treating pediatric, perinatal, and special-needs populations.

• Working knowledge of public health and community dentistry models, including preventive care philosophies such as Education, Intervention, and Prevention.

• Ability to mentor and calibrate other providers to a consistent clinical standard of care.

• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary clinical team, including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and front desk coordinators.

• Experience building staff schedules, managing coverage and cross-training, and conducting fair, documented performance evaluations.

• Skilled at coaching and mentoring providers and support staff, and partnering with HR on training, recognition, and disciplinary matters.

• Comfortable making sound, timely decisions under pressure in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Experience managing a department or practice budget, including clinical and administrative supply spend, equipment procurement, and expense oversight.

• Working knowledge of dental billing integrity, including CDT coding, insurance claim submission, and chart audit processes.

• Ability to translate operational and financial performance into clear reporting for executive leadership and the Board.

• Proficiency with dental practice management and electronic health record (EHR) software; experience with Eaglesoft strongly preferred.

• Working proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar) for scheduling, reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

• Comfortable adopting new systems and tools to support clinical documentation, scheduling, and compliance tracking.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control standards, with the discipline to ensure protocols are followed consistently across the Dental Home.

• Experience preparing for and supporting compliance audits and equipment/hazard checks.

Other Critical Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and close attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing clinical and administrative priorities.

• Strong track record of punctuality, reliability, and follow-through as a dependable member of the leadership team.

• A genuine passion for working with children and families, and a talent for putting anxious young patients at ease.

• Polished oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, staff, and Board members alike.

• Cultural humility and the ability to build trust with diverse, underserved communities.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and the flexibility to move between clinical care, team leadership, and administrative duties within the same day.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or another language spoken in the Trenton community) a strong plus.

Benefits

• This posting's pay range is stated above. As required by New Jersey's Pay & Benefit Transparency Act, this notice also applies to internal transfer and promotion opportunities. Subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms, and subject to change under organizational policy, compensation may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Professional development opportunities

Join Our Team Today!

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of underserved children and their families by providing exceptional dental care and education? If you're passionate about oral health and want to be part of an organization that truly changes lives, we want to hear from you!

Take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career with KinderSmile Foundation by applying now!

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating healthier and brighter smiles for children in need. Apply today and help us transform the future of oral health for underserved communities!

Physical Requirement

The physical requirements for a Dental Provider role typically include the ability to stand or sit for extended periods, as the job often involves long hours of working with patients in a dental chair. Dentists must possess fine motor skills and manual dexterity to perform precise, delicate tasks while using various dental tools and instruments. They may also need to bend, reach, and twist in order to access different areas of a patient's mouth, requiring good flexibility and overall physical fitness. Additionally, Dental Providers should have the strength and stamina to assist patients in and out of the dental chair, as well as the ability to move and handle dental equipment as needed. Good vision and hand-eye coordination are essential for performing accurate and effective dental treatments. Dental Providers must also be able to tolerate exposure to various noises from dental equipment and maintain focus in a potentially noisy work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KinderSmile is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the principles of non-discrimination in the workplace. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

At-Will Employment & Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, and duties may change at KinderSmile Foundation's discretion to meet organizational needs. This document is not a contract of employment and does not alter the at-will nature of employment with KinderSmile Foundation, under which either the employee or KinderSmile Foundation may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance