Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Dental Clinics

  1. Where are the clinics located?
    1. A schedule of clinics along with location and directions is located on this website.  Click on ‘schedule’ then check the calendar. Clicking on the name of a location will trigger a mapquest-type pop-up to appear with directions to the clinic

 

  1. Are the clinics open to anyone?
    1. Anyone whose family income does not exceed 200% of the National Poverty Guidelines is eligible for free treatment

 

  1. What are the national Poverty Guidelines?

           2008 National Poverty Guidelines

Persons
in Family or Household

48 Contiguous
States and D.C.

1

$10,400

2

14,000

3

17,600

4

21,200

5

24,800

6

28,400

7

32,000

8

35,600

For each additional
person, add

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  SOURCE:  Federal Register, Vol. 73, No. 15, January 23, 2008, pp. 3971–3972

 

  1. What dental services are provided?
    1. Fillings
    2. Extractions
    3. Cleanings

 

  1. Is there any charge for the treatment?
    1. All treatment is provided free of charge to individuals who fall within the financial range of eligibility

 

  1. May I make an appointment?
    1. No.  We start registration at 6:00am and continue until maximum capacity is reached for each day. Treatment is provided on a first come- first served basis.  All efforts will be made to provide treatment to individuals in the order in which they present to the clinic.  However, due to different treatment requirements, procedures, and availability of volunteers some individuals may receive treatment sooner than others who may have been ahead of them in line.

 

  1. What proof of income is required?
    1. Pay stub
    2. Utility bill
    3. Employer note
    4. Evidence of unemployment
    5. In the case of where no documented evidence of income is available oral interview at registration will be utilized to determine eligibility