Dental Director/Lead Dentist
Dental Director/Lead Dentist – Community Health Center Leadership Opportunity
Location: Williamson, WV | Schedule: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization dedicated to improving the health and wellness of Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky. As a Dental Director/Lead Dentist, you will have the chance to lead and expand dental care programs in a setting committed to service and quality care. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape dental health initiatives and work in a community-focused environment.
Position Overview
As the Dental Director, you will oversee and elevate the dental services provided by the center. Your day-to-day activities will include examining patients, diagnosing dental conditions, and coordinating treatments. You will lead the dental team, engage in patient education, and ensure compliance with dental standards. Additionally, you will chair the Dental Department’s Quality Improvement and Peer Review Committees, participate in budget planning, and integrate dental services with other health programs offered by the center.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a licensed dentist in West Virginia with a passion for community health and leadership. You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a background in public health principles being a plus. Experience in administrative, management, and program development roles will help you thrive in this position, although it's not mandatory.
Next Steps
We invite you to apply and explore this rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on community health. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews to discuss the role and their fit further. We look forward to hearing from you!
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- Not published
- Median dentist midpoint, nationwide
- $188,000
- 9 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See dentist salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Dental Director/Lead Dentist position in Williamson, West Virginia still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 22, 2026.
- What does this dentist job pay?
- The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 9 current dentist openings nationwide is $188,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in West Virginia?
- You'll need an active West Virginia dental license and any state-specific permits (sedation, anesthesia) your role requires. Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through West Virginia's board requirements and timelines.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/22/2026