This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.
The goal of the dental clinic is to provide quality health care to residents of Independence, Missouri, regardless of ability to pay.
• Cleaning
• Sealants
• Fillings
• Extractions
• Crowns and dentures
• Oral health education
They collect annual income information so that they are able to determine a sliding fee scale if your insurance does not cover the full amount. Please be aware that non-covered services or insurance rejections due to non-eligibility will be transferred to self-pay.
To qualify for discounts, present the following information when you register, or within 30 days:
• Current proof of income
• An unemployment determination letter
• A notarized financial statement
• A post-marked piece of mail with your current address on it (within 10 days)
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Riverside
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.