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What is a dental service chief and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a dental service chief. For example, did you know that they make an average of $49.74 an hour? That's $103,460 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 8,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDental Service ChiefUS Average
Salary
7.7

Avg. Salary $103,460

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
10.0

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.22%

Asian 18.60%

Black or African American 2.27%

Hispanic or Latino 6.42%

Unknown 3.03%

White 69.45%

Gender

female 62.50%

male 37.50%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.5

Work life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a dental service chief

  1. Explore dental service chief education requirements

    Most common dental service chief degrees

    Bachelor's

    50.0 %

    Doctorate

    23.1 %

    Certificate

    11.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific dental service chief skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Dental Hygiene34.73%
    Oral Hygiene27.94%
    Dental Care21.47%
    Dental Treatment15.86%
  3. Research dental service chief duties and responsibilities

    • Lead an interdisciplinary team in developing the trademarked CTM, a non-pharmacological intervention program for individuals with chronic dementia.
    • Supervise the psychology service and provide neuropsychological services and counseling for persons with disabilities and their family members.
    • Lead an interdisciplinary team in developing the trademarked CTM, a non-pharmacological intervention program for individuals with chronic dementia.
    • Wash and sterilize equipment using germicides and sterilizers.
  4. Apply for dental service chief jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a dental service chief job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average dental service chief salary

The average dental service chief salary in the United States is $103,460 per year or $50 per hour. Dental service chief salaries range between $47,000 and $225,000 per year.

Average dental service chief salary
$103,460 Yearly
$49.74 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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