Dental Clinic
The many indigent and working poor patients who come to us for dental services are unable to afford basic dental care. Dental care at Mercy Medicine Clinic consists primarily of treatment for pain and infection including necessary extractions. Dentures and limited restoration is also provided. Mercy Medicine Clinic is just one of four free medical clinics in the state to feature dental care.
Requirements to become a Mercy Medicine Clinic patient
You must be a resident of Florence, Williamsburg or Dillon counties to be seen by a physician at Mercy Medicine Clinic. Prospective patients also must not have any form of private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or VA benefits. Eligibility screenings are conducted every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary.
Hours of Operation:
Office Hours - Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Occasional night clinics are available.
All clinics are by appointment only.
Florence
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.