Job Title: Clinical Director — General Dentistry & Periodontics | DSO Leadership Opportunity
Company: Laurel Bay Partners, LLC
Location: Wayne / Washtenaw County, Southeast Michigan
Job Type: Full-Time | Partner Track
Compensation: $230,000 base salary + production bonus + leadership stipend
About Laurel Bay Partners
Laurel Bay Partners is a Michigan-based Dental Support Organization (DSO) building a specialty integrated dental platform across Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. We partner with clinical leaders who want the reward of practice ownership without the administrative burden. Our model handles billing, HR, payroll, compliance, marketing, and vendor management so our Clinical Director can focus entirely on delivering exceptional care and leading a high-performing team.
We are seeking our founding Clinical Director to lead and grow with the platform.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional associate role and it is not solo practice ownership. It is a third path a leadership position with strong compensation, a clear production upside, and a quality of life that independent ownership rarely affords. You practice dentistry at the highest level. We run the business.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the clinical lead for the practice, overseeing general dentistry services and periodontal care including SRP, osseous surgery, implant placement, and D4910 maintenance protocols
- Partner with DSO leadership on practice growth strategy, new patient acquisition, and clinical quality initiatives
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate the clinical team including hygienists and dental assistants, fostering a collaborative and patient-first culture
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, MDHHS regulations, and all Michigan Board of Dentistry standards
- Champion a hygiene driven recall system and in-house perio workflow that maximizes in house production
- Collaborate with the DSO-managed RCM team on treatment plan presentation, case acceptance, and insurance coordination
- Participate in strategic decisions regarding equipment, technology adoption, and future location expansion as the platform grows
Qualifications
- DDS or DMD required; Periodontics specialty training strongly preferred (Certificate, Board Eligibility, or Board Certification)
- Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Michigan
- 5+ years of clinical experience preferred, ideally in a group practice, DSO, or specialty setting
- Familiarity with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or comparable practice management software
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills — comfortable leading a team as well as delivering excellent chair-side care
- Entrepreneurial mindset with an appreciation for the business side of dentistry
- No prior ownership experience required — we provide the infrastructure; you provide the clinical excellence
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $230,000 per year
- Leadership Stipend: Provided annually
- Production Bonus: Performance-based bonus tied to collections growth
- Office Growth Bonus: Additional incentive tied to year-over-year practice growth
- Malpractice Coverage: Fully covered
- Continuing Education: Annual CE allowance provided
- Professional indemnification provided
Why Laurel Bay — Quality of Life First
Most dentists didn't go to dental school to spend their evenings chasing insurance denials, managing payroll, and troubleshooting their EMR. At Laurel Bay, our Clinical Director shows up and practices dentistry. The DSO handles everything else.
- No billing responsibilities — centralized RCM team manages all claims, denials, and AR
- No HR headaches — DSO employs and manages all non-clinical staff
- No vendor negotiations — GPO purchasing, equipment leasing, and supply management handled centrally
- No marketing burden — patient acquisition, SEO, and referral programs managed by DSO
- Full clinical autonomy — treatment decisions are yours, always
Laurel Bay Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Pay: $255,000.00 - $655,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
