Deliverables

The Pediatric Dental Lead will provide leadership for all dentists and dental specialists working in the clinic and represent Pediatric Dentistry at ACH.

Clinical Responsibilities

·         Establish inclusion and exclusion criteria for pediatric dental patients to be seen in the clinic, following best‑practice guidelines.

·         Provide direct patient care in the ACH Dental Clinic on a routine basis.

·         Treat special‑needs children both in clinic and in the ACH OR.

·         Ensure quality of work of all staff dentists and specialists, with a goal of delivering high‑quality, efficient, evidence‑based care to all patients.

Management Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with the Division Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, and the Section Chief, Dentistry and Oral Health.

·         Pediatric dentists’ meetings: Collaborate with the Division Chief to prepare the agenda and minutes (Quarterly).

·         Receive allocation of Main OR time from the Division Chief, Pediatric Dentistry, and assign OR time to clinic pediatric dentists.

·         Oversee scheduling of ACH dental clinics for pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

·         Develop, review, and update clinical protocols and procedures for the ACH Dental Clinic.

·         Oversee organization of dental supplies, equipment, and related needs in collaboration with professional and support staff.

·         Collaborate with ACH administration in management of the dental clinic, including unit manager, patient care manager, ambulatory care executive director, and OR manager.

·         Provide input on dental support staff performance.

·         Collaborate with the Dental Clinic Coordinator on staffing utilization, scheduling templates, and booking.

·         Participate in recruitment and selection of dental support staff.

·         Work with the Clinic Manager to ensure quality, patient‑focused clinical activities.

·         Attend quarterly meetings with clinic leadership to review dental clinic operations and direction.

·         Determine, evaluate, and interpret key performance metrics in collaboration with the operations team and Division/Section leadership.

·         Collaborate with the cleft palate clinic director and team as needed.

·         Prepare Pre‑Survey documentation for ACH Dental Clinic accreditation.

Education Responsibilities

·         Prepare and deliver presentations on dental and oral health to various audiences, including dental and other health professionals and educators within Alberta Health Services.

·         Supervise GPR residents during ACH rotations.

·         Collaborate with the GPR Director to support the provision of educational materials (e.g., lectures, workshops) for GPR residents.

FTE and Stipend

0.05 FTE – Medical Affairs Honorarium

Application

Please send your letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and names of three referees to:

Dr. Adham Fares

Email: Adham.fares@ahs.ca

Deadline

February 14, 2026

Information

For questions regarding this leadership position, please contact:

Dr. Adham Fares, Section Chief, Dentistry and Oral Health

Email: Adham.fares@ahs.ca