Associate Dental Director

Feather River Tribal Health – Where Purpose Meets Passion

For over four decades, Feather River Tribal Health (FRTH) has been a trusted healthcare home for families throughout the region. Established through the dedication of local tribal communities, FRTH was built on a promise: to provide compassionate, culturally grounded, patient-centered care for all. What began as a small community clinic has grown into a full-service healthcare network committed to wellness, prevention, and the belief that high-quality care should be accessible to everyone.

At FRTH, patients come first, always. Our team is driven by core values of respect, integrity, and cultural humility. We take pride in creating a warm and inclusive environment where every individual is treated with dignity and where employees know their work makes a true difference in the lives of others.

Joining our team means more than starting a job, it means becoming part of a mission. You’ll work alongside passionate, supportive professionals who believe in giving back, strengthening community wellness, and delivering care that honors both the individual and the cultures we serve.

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, clinical support professional, or part of our administrative team, you will have the opportunity to:

Make a meaningful impact in underserved and tribal communities

Provide care in a setting where quality, compassion, and cultural respect guide every decision

Grow your career with ongoing training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities

Work in a values-driven organization that celebrates collaboration and innovation

Be part of a workplace where your work truly matters

At Feather River Tribal Health, we don’t just care for patients; we care for people, community, and each other. If you’re looking for a career with purpose, connection, and heart, you’ll find it here.

Join us and help shape the future of community health.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an accomplished, mission-driven dental leader to serve in a key executive-level clinical role within our growing organization. This position is designed for a Dentist who is inspired by both purpose and progress—someone who thrives in leadership, is passionate about mentoring fellow dentists, and is driven to elevate clinical excellence across an expanding Dental Department.

In partnership with the Dental Director, this role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing departmental performance, provider development, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future of the dental program, strengthening clinical standards, and supporting the organization’s mission to provide accessible, compassionate care to the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve as a senior clinical leader, setting the tone for excellence, professionalism, and mission-aligned care within the Dental Department.
• Deliver exceptional dental care while mentoring, guiding, and supporting fellow dentists and clinical staff.
• Partner with the Dental Director to provide strategic oversight of clinical operations, quality assurance, and departmental growth initiatives.
• Lead the development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Champion quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, provider performance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation across the department.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and retention of high-performing dental and specialty providers.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and interdisciplinary teams to align dental services with broader organizational goals and community needs.
• Establish and maintain strong professional partnerships with community dental providers, specialists, and service agencies.
• Oversee and support clinical education initiatives for staff and patients, promoting preventive care and health literacy.
• Participate in workforce oversight, including review and approval of timekeeping, leave requests, and staffing needs for auxiliary dental personnel.
• Maintain oversight of medication and supply management, inc