IMPORTANT: Services are not free but offered at reduced cost based on family size and income.
Eligibility: Open to anyone
Fees: Accept most insurance, reduced fees based on income and family size
Intake Procedure: Call
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Service Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm (Tues 6pm) Fri 8am-2pm. Weekends closed.
Description: DES MOINES HEALTH CENTER provides comprehensive general and pediatric dental services to children and adults. Bilingual dental staff in Spanish and English. Care provided by fully licensed staff. Also, a University of Iowa senior dental student rotation site.
Area Served: Dallas County, Polk County, Warren County
Des Moines
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.