Joining Hands Health Center is volunteer-operated and has provided free or very low-cost professional medical and dental services for low-income, uninsured adults residents of Jefferson & Grainger County, TN for over 13 years - by Advance Appointment.
In early 2017 Hiwassee College began providing Dental Hygiene appointments at the clinic supervised by Randa Colbert and Dr. Blair Cohen of Cohen Family Dentistry of Jefferson City. Hiwassee brings an RV outfitted with the latest in Dental Hygiene equipment and students in their Dental Hygiene program.
There is no charge for those who qualify. We do ask for a
donation from each patient at every visit to help with the expenses.
Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs 9 am - 4 pm; Friday 9 am - Noon
Jefferson City
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.