The clinic is a humanitarian project that serves low-income, uninsured or Medicaid-eligible individuals who have urgent dental pain and do not have access to a dentist. The clinic is staffed by 51 volunteer Fargo-Moorhead area dentists, including eight dental specialists.
Eligibility and Rules:
To qualify for services, individuals must:
• Be low-income or uninsured (may have Medicaid or CHIP).
• Be accompanied by parent or guardian if younger than 18.
There are no residency requirements to receive treatment. A $20 per visit co-pay is required and must be paid at the visit. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services:
• Services are provided for immediate relief of pain only and may include:
o Sedative fillings.
o Palliative treatment.
o Management of oral infections.
o Assessment of minor dental trauma.
o Extractions.
Hours:
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 4 p.m.)
First and third Fridays of the month, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 11:30 a.m.)
Moorhead
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.