At this dental center, they believe access to dental care is a key component of primary health services. In most cases, tooth decay and gum disease will be prevented with proper care and treatment, and unfortunately, many low-income families do not have health coverage for dental care nor the means to pay for it. To fill this gap in services, this dental center provides low-cost preventive and general dental services to the community.
Services provided at this dental center include the following: Cleaning and Polishing, Dental Exams, Dental Hygiene, Endodontics, Fluoride and Sealant Treatment, General Dentistry, Orthodontics, Pedodontics, and Periodontics.
You will find that this dental center's fees are comparable to other medical offices in the area and are significantly lower than those charged by hospital emergency rooms. If you qualify for a sliding fee scale, it will apply to a variety of services at this dental center.
Oakland
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.