Clinical Director, Dental Program

Clinical Director, Dental Program Location: Austin, TX (5-county Central Texas area)About St. David s FoundationSt. David s Foundation advances health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. The Foundation operates the nation s largest mobile charity dental program, delivering free, high-quality care to children in Title I schools across five counties. Position Summary The Clinical Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership for one of the largest mobile dental programs in the country. This role ensures consistent, high-quality, patient-centered care while mentoring providers, strengthening clinical operations, and advancing the Foundation s mission to improve access and outcomes for underserved children. Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor dentists, hygienists, and clinical staff across multiple mobile sitesEstablish and maintain clinical standards, protocols, and quality assurance systemsProvide direct patient care ( % of time), modeling excellence in pediatric dentistryEnsure compliance with all regulatory, licensure, safety, and infection control standardsPartner with operations and leadership to improve efficiency, systems, and care deliveryOversee clinical outcomes, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiativesServe as a clinical ambassador and advocate for oral health equity in the community Qualifications DDS or DMD from an accredited institutionActive Texas dental license (or eligibility)Minimum 15 years of dental leadership experience, preferably in pediatric, nonprofit, public health, or mobile care settingsStrong clinical, mentoring, and operational leadership skillsCommitment to health equity, trauma-informed care, and community service Preferred Experience in mobile dentistry or multi-site operationsBilingual English/SpanishMaster s degree in Public Health, Business, or Healthcare Administration

Created: 2026-02-01