Chief Dental Officer

SUMMARY 

The Chief Dental Officer (CDO) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team, serving as clinical and business partner to help the company capitalize on its exciting technology. The CDO will keep abreast of emerging models in dental care delivery and identify innovative strategies to shape the industry and achieve Company goals and objectives. In addition to providing input on strategy and operating decisions, this executive will be responsible for supporting the Company’s educational program, including the development of curricula and training content. This executive will also provide clinical customer support and lead clinical research efforts. Additionally, the CDO will deliver training and represent the Company in industry associations. This position reports to the President and CEO. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the development of education philosophy, curricula and program

• Develop and deliver product training content in conjunction with Product Management/Marketing

• Lead and manage clinical research efforts in conjunction with appropriate R&D resources

• Develop and manage Clinical Customer Support

• Serve as company clinical representative to relevant industry associations (e.g., ALD, AAP, WFLD, WCLI, etc.)

• Prepare and deliver training courses, as needed 

• Occasionally visit offices for “in office” training

TRAVEL

This position requires overnight travel, approximately 50%. Some international travel is required.

Skills & Experience

Education: Degree in dentistry is required (DMD,DDS, or equivalent), along with a dental license to practice within the U.S. 

Experience: The BIOLASE Chief Dental Officer requires a talented dental professional with experience as a licensed practicing clinician in the US, with a minimum of a 10-year track record of excellence in clinical practice, leadership in academia, to include educational training and research; engagement with the dental community (connections with Dental Service Organizations and/or active in dental study clubs, as examples), and experience consulting for organizations in the dental industry is required. Strongly prefer a General Dentist/General Practitioner with knowledge of and use of lasers to include Waterlase and diode practical experience.

Personal Attributes

• Track record of driving results in education and awareness in Dental and/or Medical Device Industry

• Superior ability to develop training content and to deliver compelling presentations to diverse audiences

• Excellent strategy, team building, problem-solving and leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels within the organization and among dental professionals

• Ability to serve as change agent in terms of strategy and marketing

• Works within the highest ethical standards

• Highly entrepreneurial and action-oriented

• Strong work ethic and comfortable “rolling up your sleeves”, engaging in the day-to-day operations at a detailed level and doing what is necessary to get the job done

• Able to make efficient, well-thought through and consistent decisions and to align resources around them

• Experience working collaboratively, cross-functionally, and internationally

• Challenges assumptions about “the way things are done” and effectively manages change

• Proactively seeks to improve clinical and operating processes and implement best-in-class solutions

• Able to inspire, develop and motivate teams

• Treats colleagues with dignity, respect, and courtesy

BIOLASE is an EOE including disability/veteran