The Dental Program provides dental services for low income County residents who have no dental insurance. The following services are provided:
Financial application process
Dental office visits
General dentistry
Exams & x-rays
Patient education
Cleaning & fluoride
Sealants
Fillings
Extractions
Partial & full dentures
Eligibility:
*Low-income residents of Oakland County with no dental insurance or Medicaid
*If resident has no income, program asks that resident contact Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for financial assistance before completing application as an income is needed in order to determine applicant’s eligibility.
Application process: Call or go online for an application
Documents required:*Government issued photo identification
*Most recent pay stub, unemployment stub, letter of monetary determination or disability stub
*Most recent Federal Income Tax Return (pg. 1-2) with schedule C and/or E
The following documents if applicable:
Verification of monthly amount received from social security, Department of Health and Human Services, child support, retirement, pension, annuity or IRA.
Fees:
*$15 registration fee per family
*$15 visit fee per appointment
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
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.