DENTIST - 81727

Location: Cleveland, TN. Closing date: 11/02/2026.

About the role

The Southeast Region of the Tennessee Department of Health provides basic dental care to children and adults in the ten-county region surrounding Hamilton County. This role makes an impact by delivering high-quality patient care, supporting efficient clinic operations, and providing collaborative leadership that strengthens teams and enhances public health outcomes for Tennessee families. The position provides essential dental care within the Tennessee Department of Health, delivering high-quality clinical services while supporting efficient clinic operations. The role oversees daily team leadership, quality improvement activities, accurate reporting, and collaborative efforts with regional leaders and community partners. By combining strong clinical practice, effective communication, and coordinated teamwork, this role helps improve public health outcomes for Tennessee families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dental services to children and adults in accordance with TDH guidelines and the Tennessee Dental Practice Act.
• Maximize clinical service delivery through effective treatment planning, patient education, and timely referrals while ensuring accurate same day charting.
• Lead and supervise the clinical care team daily, ensuring compliance with quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) standards.
• Manage clinic operations by maintaining organized and clean clinical spaces, monitoring supplies, and reporting equipment issues promptly.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to monitor productivity, support strategic goals, address personnel issues, and adjust staffing and schedules as needed.
• Accurately complete required reporting in systems such as SharePoint and REDCap within designated timeframes.
• Build partnerships within the health department and local community, participating in collaborative activities such as screenings, cross-referrals, and health council meetings.
• Respond to communications professionally within 24 hours and maintain an updated calendar accessible to leadership and team members.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Valid/current license to practice dentistry in the State of Tennessee.

Pay

Minimum annual salary: $137,604.00.

Background check

This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.