Clinical dental services provided by the Dr. Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic are entirely free of charge to our patients. Unfortunately, due to a low volume of local dental resources and a high volume of need, there is often a waiting list for the dental services at the Clinic.
Application process:
*Call or visit website for registration packet
*Medical appointments usually given within a few days of receiving paperwork
*Dental appointments have about a four week wait list
*You will be asked for your most recent financial information
Eligibility:
*No residency requirement, will see anyone that meets the other eligibility criteria
*Adults age 19 - 64
*Income must be 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
Fees:
*No fees
*Donations welcome
Hours: *Dental hours vary depending on the availability of the volunteer dentists
*The office processes new patient paperwork on Mon and Wed 9am-4pm and Tue and Fri from 1pm-4pm
Pontiac
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.