About Us
What we do
Agape Dental Ministry provides free dental care to underprivileged residents of the Charlotte area. Patients who qualify financially are offered a full range of dental services, administered by our staff of volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and the others who help make the office operate smoothly.
We can offer these free services because of the generous support we receive. See how you can help, either financially, or with your gift of time.
Agape Dental Ministry provides free dental care to underprivileged residents of the Charlotte area. Patients who qualify financially are offered a full range of dental services, administered by our staff of volunteer dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and the others who help make the office operate smoothly.
We can offer these free services because of the generous support we receive. See how you can help, either financially, or with your gift of time.
Our History
Agape Dental Ministry operates in partnership with New Hope Baptist Church. We began in 2002 as the Mecklenburg Baptist Nursing Fellowship Dental Ministry, and, using to NC Baptist Men's Dental Bus, we provided free dental care to the under-served and underprivileged. The Dental Bus stopped operation in November 2010 as we began focusing our efforts on a permanent facility. Through the grace of God and the generous support of local organizations and persons, we opened this permanent facility in the spring of 2013, a completely renovated and fully operational dental clinic that is staffed by volunteers, and continues the same vital services for our community.
Agape Dental Ministry operates in partnership with New Hope Baptist Church. We began in 2002 as the Mecklenburg Baptist Nursing Fellowship Dental Ministry, and, using to NC Baptist Men's Dental Bus, we provided free dental care to the under-served and underprivileged. The Dental Bus stopped operation in November 2010 as we began focusing our efforts on a permanent facility. Through the grace of God and the generous support of local organizations and persons, we opened this permanent facility in the spring of 2013, a completely renovated and fully operational dental clinic that is staffed by volunteers, and continues the same vital services for our community.
Our Staff
Agape Dental Ministry is operated entirely by non-paid volunteers who generously give of their time with no other reward than knowing that they are using their skills to serve the Lord and His people. Our staff is made up of the following positions:
Agape Dental Ministry is operated entirely by non-paid volunteers who generously give of their time with no other reward than knowing that they are using their skills to serve the Lord and His people. Our staff is made up of the following positions:
- Dentist: Our dentists are licensed by the NC Dental Board, and their contributions are the restoration of each patient to good oral health.
- Hygienist: Our dental hygienists are also licensed by the NC Dental Board, and their contributions are the provision of the initial assessment for each new patient and to provide routine cleanings.
- Dental Assistant: Our dental assistants must be in good standing in the dental profession, and their responsibility is to assist the dentist.
- Medical Provider: A licensed medical provider (RN, NP, PA, or trained volunteer) will assess the patient's medical condition so that the safest and best care can be provided to each person.
- Financial Consultant: Our financial consultants are trained volunteers who assess incoming patients, determining if they financially qualify for our ministry.
- Translator: Translators are provided upon request of the patient.
- Chaplain: Our chaplains are all ministers, lay ministers, or trained volunteers. Their job is to help meet the spiritual needs of patients through conversation, encouragement, prayer, and the gift of a free Bible. They will also provide patients with access to our Prayer Box, where prayer written prayer requests (anonymous or otherwise) can be shared with the ministry's Prayer Team.
The Power of Prayer
Agape Dental Ministry is a faith-based operation, and we strongly believe in the power of prayer, and recognize where this ministry would (or wouldn't) be without it. Devotions and prayer are offered three times each day. All patients and volunteers are invited to attend.
Agape Dental Ministry is a faith-based operation, and we strongly believe in the power of prayer, and recognize where this ministry would (or wouldn't) be without it. Devotions and prayer are offered three times each day. All patients and volunteers are invited to attend.
Board of Directors
Director: Ennis Johnson
Executive Director/President: Elizabeth E. Locklare
Vice President: Jeff Smith
Secretary: Gracie Frank
Treasurer: Edward Johnson, DMD
Hygienist Representative: Laura Cuthbertson, RDH
Dental Assistant Representative: Nancy McNamara, RDH
Financial Consultant Representative: Carlos McCoy
Chaplain Coordinator/Representative: Rev. Todd Knock
Medical Consultant Representative: Vickie Pollock, RN, BS
Volunteer Coordinator: Donna Smith
Patient Advocates: Jerry Flowe (Veterans), John Watson (All Others)
Metrolina Baptist Association Representative: David Hassinger
Director: Ennis Johnson
Executive Director/President: Elizabeth E. Locklare
Vice President: Jeff Smith
Secretary: Gracie Frank
Treasurer: Edward Johnson, DMD
Hygienist Representative: Laura Cuthbertson, RDH
Dental Assistant Representative: Nancy McNamara, RDH
Financial Consultant Representative: Carlos McCoy
Chaplain Coordinator/Representative: Rev. Todd Knock
Medical Consultant Representative: Vickie Pollock, RN, BS
Volunteer Coordinator: Donna Smith
Patient Advocates: Jerry Flowe (Veterans), John Watson (All Others)
Metrolina Baptist Association Representative: David Hassinger
