A professional who administers dental program in hospital and directs departmental activities in accordance with accepted national standards and administrative policies. Responsibilities include:

• Confers with hospital administrators to formulate policies and recommend procedural changes.
• Establishes training program to advance knowledge and clinical skill levels of resident dentists studying for dental specializations.
• Implements procedures for hiring of professional staff and approves hiring and promotion of staff members.
• Establishes work schedules and assigns staff members to duty stations to maximize efficient use of staff.
• Observes and assists staff members at work to ensure safe and ethical practices and to solve problems and demonstrate techniques.
• Confers with hospital administrator to submit budget and statistical reports used to justify expenditures for equipment, supplies, and personnel.