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About the Role

This is a highly collaborative, field-based leadership role that serves as the operational bridge between hygiene teams and field leadership. The Director of Hygiene Operations will help ensure the consistent execution of established clinical standards, workflows, and best practices across the organization. The role also provides clinical hygiene coverage from time to time to maintain proficiency and stay connected to patient care.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison and resource for hygienists across multiple states.
Partner closely with the Clinical Support Team, Regional Vice Presidents, and Operations leadership to support and implement hygiene initiatives and organizational priorities.
Maintain regular communication with hygiene teams, providing guidance, answering questions, and ensuring timely follow-up.
Visit practices regularly to observe workflows, reinforce established best practices, and provide hands-on support.
Monitor consistency of hygiene protocols, clinical workflows, standard operating procedures, and organizational expectations across all locations.
Support the onboarding and integration of hygienists into organizational standards and workflows.
Participate in clinical observations, office visits, and hygiene audits while partnering with local leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure follow-through.
Coordinate communication between hygiene teams and corporate support departments to ensure alignment and consistency.
Track organizational initiatives and action items to ensure projects are implemented effectively and completed on time.
Assist in the development and distribution of educational resources, reference materials, and communications that support hygiene teams.
Provide clinical hygiene coverage on an as-needed basis to support practices, maintain clinical proficiency, and remain connected to patient care and office operations.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, infection control standards, and clinical best practices.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) in good standing with the ability and willingness to provide clinical hygiene services on an as-needed basis.
7–10+ years of progressive dental hygiene experience, including experience supporting multiple locations or leading teams within a multi-site dental organization.
Strong understanding of clinical hygiene workflows, preventive dentistry, infection control, and operational best practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
Proven ability to build strong relationships with clinicians, office leadership, and executive teams.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout the organization's network of practices.

Skills

Clinical hygiene workflows
Preventive dentistry
Infection control
Operational best practices
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Follow-up skills
Relationship building

Location

Northeast Region (Extensive Travel Required)

Work Type

Field-based
Full-time

Experience Level

7-10+ years of progressive dental hygiene experience
Experience supporting multiple locations or leading teams within a multi-site dental organization

Education Level

Bachelor's degree preferred
Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

Salary/Compensations

$130,000–$180,000 annually
Performance bonus eligibility

Benefits

Generous Compensation
Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans
401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching
Generous Paid-Time Off (up to 3 weeks)
Annual 'you' day for self-care
Exclusive In-house Dental Program
Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits

About the Company

A modern practice environment designed for superior care and comfort.
Embraces cutting-edge technology in a soothing environment.
Focuses on perfecting communication and care for an exceptional patient experience.
Cultivates a warm, supportive culture without the pressure of production quotas.
Supports career growth and development.
Celebrates diversity and respects all differences.

Equal Opportunity

Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Proud to promote a work environment where all differences are respected.