If you do not have health insurance (or if your insurance uses a high deductible and/or co-payment), the CHCB offers a reduced fee program.
The reduced fee becomes effective as soon as your application is approved, and stays in effect for one year.
The reduced fee pertains only to the CHCB charges and does not apply to outside vendors (such as medical and dental labs).
The reduced fee is based on your household size and income. Therefore, it is important to answer questions accurately on the application form.
The hygienists and dentists provide patient education in dental health and also integrate social, biological, psychological, and environmental factors into patient care.
Dental
Buffalo
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.