The Hillsborough County Dental Research Clinic located in Tampa, Florida; was founded in 1968 as a place where community dentists could evaluate new equipment and dental procedures while at the same time serve the dental needs of the less fortunate. The program evolved into a General Practice Residency Program under the auspices of the late Dr. Peter Spoto. Over the years the program has continued to grow and is now housed at the Erwin Hi-Tec Center. The on-site dental clinic continues to serve the dental needs of the less fortunate as well as furthering the practice skills of the residents. Another role of the program is to serve as an educational resource for the ADA Accredited Dental Assisting Program at the Erwin Hi-Tec Center.
Hours of operation 8:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday
Tampa
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.