Chair of Dentistry | Lead, Integrate & Transform Care Delivery

Build the Future of Dentistry

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a visionary, system-level dental leader to serve as Consolidated Chair of Dentistry—a rare opportunity to unify and lead a six-site integrated dental network into a nationally recognized model of clinical excellence, academic strength, and technology-enabled care.

This is a career-defining leadership role for a physician executive who is motivated to build, transform, and lead at scale—advancing oral health as a core component of whole-person care.

Position Overview

The Consolidated Chair of Dentistry is a senior enterprise leader responsible for transforming Dentistry into a fully integrated, high-performing, and academically anchored department.

This role combines executive leadership with active clinical practice (50% administrative / 50% clinical) and includes accountability for:

• Clinical quality and patient outcomes
• Access and growth across six sites
• Operational performance and integration
• Academic leadership and program development

The Chair will lead the organization through a phase of stabilization → integration → innovation, building a cohesive, scalable, and future-ready dental system.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership & Integration

• Unify dental practices into a single, coordinated department
• Standardize clinical and operational workflows across all locations
• Lead a provider–operations dyad model with consistent system alignment
• Partner with Nursing leadership overseeing hygienists and dental assistants
• Drive shared staffing models and cross-site collaboration

Clinical Leadership

• Maintain an active 0.5 FTE clinical practice
• Lead by example in quality, patient experience, and care delivery
• Ensure consistent standards of care across all sites

Academic Leadership

Oversee and advance:

• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) Residency Program
  • Currently in Year 3, progressing toward accreditation
• General Practice Residency (GPR) Program
  • Established program with strong faculty engagement
• Strengthen academic infrastructure and accreditation readiness
• Integrate education with clinical operations
• Support faculty development and learner experience

Innovation & Technology

• Lead advancement of digital dentistry and modern care delivery models
• Optimize Epic and Wisdom systems and training
• Expand use of:
  • Intraoral scanning
  • 3D printing
  • Advanced imaging technologies
• Extend technology capabilities into community-based sites

Community & Access

• Expand access to care across all six locations
• Strengthen care delivery for underserved populations
• Support nursing home dentistry programs and outreach initiatives
• Advance Dentistry’s role in population health and whole-person care

Qualifications

• DDS or DMD required
• Board certification (preferred, specialty-dependent)
• Proven leadership experience in a multi-site or complex clinical environment
• Experience in academic dentistry or residency program leadership strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, integration, and growth
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a leader who is:

• Visionary and strategic, yet operationally grounded
• A builder and integrator, comfortable leading through change
• A collaborative, people-first leader who fosters trust and accountability
• Decisive and confident, with the ability to navigate complexity
• Passionate about education, innovation, and community impact

Measures of Success

• Fully unified Dental Department across six sites
• Stable, standardized operations with shared accountability
• Accredited and strengthened OMFS and GPR residency programs
• Expanded access for underserved and community populations
• Scaled adoption of digital dentistry and advanced technologies
• High-performing, aligned leadership culture

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health system serving 1.6 million people across Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, and the North Country. With multiple hospitals, outpatient sites, and community programs, RRH is committed to delivering comprehensive, equitable, and patient-centered care.

Our purpose is simple and powerful:

Uplift humanity through care for our community.

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This is a unique opportunity to lead, integrate, and transform Dentistry at scale.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.