Dentist- Public Health; Spanish Bilingual in Fort Worth, TX

Opportunity

Help launch a brand new, high-tech dental clinic while providing 100% free care to those who need it most. Salt and Light Together, Inc.’s 501(c)(3) Dental Clinic seeks a full-time General Dentist serving Tarrant County's underserved populations. Founded in 2001 by members of First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, the clinic was created to meet a critical gap in access to dental care for neighbors experiencing homelessness, low income, or no insurance.

With the support of a generous donor, the clinic will reopen in 2026 following a full renovation as a modern, high-tech, comprehensive, and no-cost dental outreach clinic.

This role offers a rare opportunity to help launch and shape a new clinic from the ground up, combining clinical practice with mission-driven work, and restoring health and dignity one smile at a time.
We offer exceptional benefits beginning day one, including:

• 100% employer-paid individual health coverage
• 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Immediate 100% retirement match, up to 6% of your earnings, with no vesting period
• Paid time off
• Optional employee-paid benefits include family health coverage, dental, vision, and temporary disability

If you’re looking to combine clinical excellence with tangible impact, restoring health, dignity, and hope for each patient, this is a uniquely rewarding opportunity. This position is full-time, 40 hours, typically Monday – Friday and 1 Saturday a month. Dental clinics are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.

- 7 p.m., and one Saturday a month 8 a.m.

- 12 p.m. Relocation assistance is not budgeted for this position.

• Provide comprehensive dental care in compliance with the Dental Practice Act, including exams, extractions, restorations (fillings, 3D printed crowns), 3D printed bridges or dentures, root canals, oral surgeries, and other necessary procedures for underserved populations and neighbors experiencing homelessness
• Utilize conventional analog dentistry and advanced technologies, including intra‑oral scanning (IOS), Cone Beam CT (3D imaging and virtual planning), 3D printing of restorations, & Exocad (virtual planning software)
• Assist in developing and ensuring compliance with clinic protocols, standard operating procedures, and infection control standards
• Partner with the Practice Administrator and HR on the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and retention of RDAs, RDH, and receptionist; serve as a collaborative backup supervisor to staff and volunteers
• Support, train, and coach dental staff and volunteers to ensure quality, consistency, and compassionate care of the ministry’s outreach efforts
• Contribute to the overall success of the dental ministry by performing additional duties as assigned

Salt and Light’s Dental Clinic was initiated by members of First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth when they noticed the lack of accessible or free dental care in our community. Since our founding, we’ve provided free essential dental care to thousands of neighbors in need, breaking down barriers to accessing quality dental services. Our work continues to grow thanks to a generous donor and in 2026, we are undergoing renovations and will reopen as a high-tech comprehensive and free dental clinic for those in need.

The Salt & Light Dental Clinic will be comprised of 5 additional full-time staff:
Practice Administrator, 2 RDAs, 1 RDH, and a Receptionist. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States; however, we are not able to sponsor visas.

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from an accredited dental school
• Active State of Texas dental license in good standing
• Minimum five (5) years of general dentistry experience, including basic oral surgery and conventional analog dentistry, such as removable protheses (RPD and full dentures) or crown and bridge restorations
• CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications (or ability to obtain)
• Proven experience and licensing for oral and parenteral sedation is highly preferred
• Experience treating underserved populations and…