Part-Time Dentist

Classifications:
Part-time/non-exempt: 10 hours per week
Usual Hours: Flexible
Supervised by: Executive Director
Department: Dental

About HealthLink Dental Clinic

HealthLink Dental Clinic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, comprehensive dental care to low-income working adults and U.S. military veterans in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Since our founding in 1999, HealthLink has removed financial barriers to oral healthcare by offering services such as exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns at no cost to eligible patients.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that oral health is essential to overall health,
dignity, and the ability to work and care for one’s family. Our team works collaboratively with volunteer dental professionals, hygiene students, and community partners to expand access to care for those who need it most.

Position Summary
HealthLink Dental Clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Part-Time Dentist to join our clinical team. The dentist will provide high-quality dental care to adult patients while helping ensure the clinic maintains the highest standards of care, safety, and compliance.

This position is ideal for a dentist who is passionate about community service, collaborative care, and improving access to dental health for underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality primary dental care to adult patients (18+) in a clinical setting.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Clinic Manager to ensure clinical operations follow best practices and maintain high standards of care.
• Support quality assurance, treatment protocol development, and clinical evaluationto ensure care reflects current dental guidelines and standards.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting dental practice.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of HealthLink Dental Clinic in all interactions with patients, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Provide professional leadership and dental expertise to HealthLink committees as requested.
• Collaborate effectively with staff, volunteer dentists, dental hygiene students, and community partners.

Qualifications
Required

• Active, unrestricted license to practice Dentistry in Pennsylvania
• Recent experience in dental practice
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, students, and community representatives
• Demonstrated commitment to compassionate, respectful patient care

Preferred

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a busy clinical environment with minimal exposure to biohazards and occasional environmental changes.
• Occasional participation in community outreach or public relations activities.
• The nature of the work requires frequent walking, standing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reporting Structure
All HealthLink employees report to the Executive Director.

HealthLink Dental Clinic is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants who are passionate about improving access to dental care in our community.

HealthLink Dental Clinic is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, comprehensive dental care to low-income working adults and U.S. military veterans in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1999, HealthLink was created to serve individuals who earn too much to qualify for public assistance but cannot afford private dental insurance.

Our clinic provides exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns at no cost to eligible patients. By removing financial barriers to care, HealthLink helps patients maintain their oral health, improve overall health outcomes, and remain healthy enough to work and support their families.

HealthLink operates through a collaborative model that includes dedicated staff, volunteer dental professionals, hygiene students, and community partners who share a commitment to improving access to care. As we celebrate 25 years of service, HealthLink continues to expand programs and partnerships that strengthen the health and well-being of the communities we serve.