Full-Time
Director of Market Operations
Updated on 9/10/2026
Sage Dental
501-1,000 employees
Comprehensive dental care including orthodontics
No salary listed
Florida, USA
In Person
Must reside in the assigned territory or be willing to relocate; regular travel throughout the market is required.
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- 3–5+ years of multi-unit operations leadership experience, preferably within dental, healthcare, retail healthcare, or other service-based organizations.
- Demonstrated success leading managers across multiple locations and driving measurable operational and financial results.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, profit and loss management, budgeting, and performance analytics.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience with dental practice management software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned market.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as business needs dictate.
- Must reside in the assigned territory or be willing to relocate.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
- Lead, coach, and develop Office Managers across multiple dental practices, fostering accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Drive operational and financial performance by monitoring key metrics, identifying opportunities, and implementing strategic action plans.
- Analyze financial statements, budgets, and operational reports to ensure practices achieve revenue, profitability, and growth objectives.
- Build trust and credibility with Office Managers, providers, and support teams while promoting collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, operational protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices across all locations.
- Champion an exceptional patient experience by balancing operational efficiency with patient-centered care.
- Support talent development initiatives, succession planning, and leadership growth within the market.
- Partner with executive leadership to execute strategic initiatives, improve performance, and support market expansion.
- Conduct regular site visits to provide hands-on support, coaching, and operational guidance.
- Experience within dental, healthcare, retail healthcare, or other service-based organizations.
- Dentrix experience.
Sage Dental provides a full range of dental care services for individuals, including general dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic procedures, and implants. Its offerings combine in-office treatments with modern dental technology, such as specialized tools for cleaning and whitening, to improve patient care. The business model relies on patient fees for visits and procedures, with promotions, flexible payment plans, and new-patient discounts to make care more accessible. Sage Dental differentiates itself from competitors by delivering a broad menu of services under one roof and by leveraging technology and flexible pricing to enhance outcomes and patient satisfaction. The company’s goal is to deliver high‑quality, affordable dental care that helps patients maintain good oral health.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Boca Raton, Florida
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 4, 2026 added nine Monticciolo practices, pushing Sage above 160 locations.
- May 6, 2026 Curaechoice opened employer-sponsored access and pointed toward Kentucky expansion.
- October 29, 2025 Denticon adoption reduces legacy friction and supports faster multi-state onboarding.
What critics are saying
- Nine-practice integration across Tampa Bay strains staffing, pricing, and patient experience through 2026.
- BBB listed 320 complaints in three years, signaling persistent service-quality and billing problems.
- A failed Denticon migration or Florida reimbursement squeeze breaks Sage's acquisition-led model.
What makes Sage Dental unique
- Denticon centralizes scheduling, billing, imaging, and analytics across 160-plus practices.
- Sage delivers general, pediatric, orthodontic, cosmetic, and oral surgery under one brand.
- Its Southeast footprint spans five states, giving employers and patients broad regional access.
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Health Insurance
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