Applications taken on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Community Dental Clinic serves the needs of those low-income residents of Sebastian and Crawford counties who are in pain and cannot afford to go to a dentist.
The clinic is staffed with licensed, experienced dentists who are both paid and volunteer. Many of the patients are striving to get off welfare or the working poor. The dentists at the Community Dental Clinic perform extractions but do not fill cavities. All patients receive oral cancer screening.
The Dental Clinic also has a denture program for those who have no other choice but to have all their teeth removed. Though the waiting period is quite long, the end result is worth it.
Fort Smith
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.