Dental Group Executive

You run multiple dental practices or a dental support organization (DSO), which means you've fully transitioned from fixing teeth to fixing spreadsheets. You manage multi-location operations, standardize clinical protocols, negotiate group purchasing deals, and scale dental businesses. The money is excellent; the distance from actual dentistry is vast.

What you'll actually do

• 01Oversee operations across multiple dental practice locations
• 02Negotiate group purchasing agreements to reduce supply costs across all sites
• 03Recruit and retain associate dentists — the talent war in dentistry is real
• 04Standardize clinical protocols and patient experience across locations
• 05Analyze financial performance by location and make strategic decisions about expansion
• 06Navigate regulatory compliance across multiple states if applicable
• 07Attend industry conferences and evaluate acquisition targets

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.