Provides dental care (includes extractions, oral surgery, and dentures) through volunteer dentist and dental labs. No emergencies. Offers one-time only assistance. Program cannot pay existing dental bills. Applicants with Medicaid are expected to exhaust that resource first.
Eligibility: Age 65 and over.
Individuals who are permanently disabled or medically compromised and below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Uninsured and needing extensive dental care (no emergencies).
One time use of service only.
Fees: None for qualified applicants. Occasionally, individuals in a position to pay for part of their care may be encouraged to do so, especially when laboratory work is involved.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
OKemos
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.