Dental Care Services Provided:
- Cleaning and Exams
- Fillings
- Partials
- Dentures
- Bite Splints
- Extractions
- Education on preventative care
Our clinic is funded through modest patient fees for service, donations and grants. Medicaid is accepted but co-pays are required at appointments. Please discuss service fees in advance with our staff when you schedule an appointment.
Care Free Dental provides both routine hygiene care (cleanings and x-rays) and dental treatment for the underserved or uninsured in our community at reduced fees. With more than 40,000 people in greater Lansing who cannot afford regular oral health care, dental issues become extreme and often require a patient to visit local emergency rooms ¦where medical staff can only prescribe pain medicine and antibiotics, not treat the root of the problem. Care Free Dental attempts to prevent these expensive ER visits by offering low-cost preventative hygiene care and other treatment through a compassionate group of volunteer dentists.
While we can schedule hygiene visits in just a few weeks, our waiting list for more extensive dental care (such as fillings, extractions, dentures, etc.) is very long. Please call to discuss your situation and what type of appointment may be right for you.
Dental Clinic Hours:
Mondays through Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - Noon
(hours are dependent on a dentist being available in our office)
Lansing
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.