| Location | Oakland, California |
Oakland, CA | Full-Time | Hybrid
Annual Salary: $231,157.49–$232,084.91
Riam Recruiting is partnering with an established, mission-driven community health organization to identify an Associate Chief Dental Officer. This is an opportunity to shape dental services, develop providers, and expand access to quality care for underserved communities.
Reporting to the Chief Dental Officer (CDO), this leader will oversee dental providers, support clinical quality and operations, and help advance strategic initiatives, including dental expansion and residency and training programs. As a member of the Executive Leadership team, the Associate Chief Dental Officer will contribute to organization-wide decisions, policy development, and problem-solving.
The role combines leadership with direct patient care, with 20–40% of the position dedicated to clinical practice. The hybrid schedule includes required onsite clinical and leadership responsibilities.
Partner with the CDO to supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop licensed dental providers.
Support provider recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and retention.
Strengthen performance evaluation policies and tools to support consistent clinical standards and professional growth.
Plan and facilitate clinical training and continuing education opportunities.
Assist with the administrative oversight of contracted dental subspecialists.
Partner with residency program leadership on the planning, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) residency program.
Provide clinical and administrative oversight for dental students, interns, residents, and volunteers.
Provide direct patient care for approximately 20–40% of the role and assist with coverage as needed.
Support the CDO, residency program leadership, and dental operations management in overseeing dental sites.
Help resolve issues involving patient services, staffing, clinical workflows, programs, and protocols.
Collaborate with medical and behavioral health teams to advance integrated, patient-centered care.
Assume the CDO’s responsibilities during absences or when designated to represent the organization.
Help establish, review, and maintain dental standards, policies, and clinical protocols.
Support provider peer review, clinical audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor adherence to treatment authorization processes, documentation standards, and clinical requirements.
Help ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) requirements.
Partner with Quality Improvement and Compliance teams on patient safety, confidentiality, licensure, and regulatory matters.
Ensure providers and trainees follow established clinical policies and procedures.
Partner with the CDO on strategic planning, dental expansion, and program development.
Support dental department budget development and management.
Contribute to special projects, grants, community relations, advocacy, and fundraising activities.
Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments on personnel matters and staff development.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including work assignments, performance reviews, coaching, corrective action, and resolution of staff concerns.
Participate in organizational meetings, committees, outreach activities, and events as required.
DDS or DMD from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)-approved dental school.
Current, valid California dental license in good standing.
Completion of postgraduate residency training.
At least 10 years of clinical dentistry experience.
At least 5 years practicing all aspects of general dentistry in a community-based dental clinic.
Extensive administrative and personnel management experience.
General understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and their health needs.
Current DEA registration, CPR certification, and other required credentials.
Compliance with applicable continuing education requirements.
Bilingual proficiency in an Asian language and English, with relevant bicultural experience.
Knowledge of integrated care models encompassing primary care, dentistry, behavioral health, and specialty mental health services.
Annual salary: $231,157.49–$232,084.91
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health and Wellness
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Acupuncture and chiropractic coverage.
Paid Time Off
12 vacation days.
12 sick days.
12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays.
Financial and Retirement Benefits
403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution and up to a 2% employer match.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dependent Care Assistance.
Additional Benefits
Commuter benefits.
Long-term disability insurance.
This position involves clinical work and requires the ability to perform dental care and related administrative responsibilities. Duties may involve sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and using hands for clinical procedures, along with visual, hearing, and communication functions necessary for patient care. The clinical environment may be busy and noisy, with potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
To learn more or be considered, apply through Riam Recruiting.