Department of Prevent/Comm Dentistry
Eligibility: Patients of long-term care facilities
Fees: Sliding fee scale
Intake Procedure: Call or come to our office. Documents required: Insurance information, Medicaid card.
Service Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Description: DENTAL CARE: The Geriatric Mobile Dental Unit provides preventative and comprehensive care to the patients of a long term care facility. It also provides in service sessions which increase the awareness of oral health and encourage staff to provide daily oral health care for their patients.
Iowa City
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.