dental
2006-10-30 02:27:54 · 8 answers · asked by shannon h 1 in Health ➔ Dental
isn't everyone?
2006-10-30 02:35:22 · answer #1 · answered by Hans B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The availability of free dental clinics will vary from city to city. If you live in a larger metropolitan area, check with local social service departments (medicaid office, family independence agency, whatever it's called in your area) and they may be able to refer you to free clinics. Unfortunately, free dentistry is much more scarce than free "medical assistance" for low income families. It's out there, but just not common. You could also try calling local dentist offices...they may be able to refer you. On rare occasion, you'll find a dentist that does "pro bono" work as an advertising tool as well.
2006-10-30 10:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by PaPaFreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.
Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.
Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."
Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.
Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.
Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.
Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.
2006-10-30 21:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about free dental work, but I know that my dental school has discounted rates.
Also in my school you don't see patients until your 3rd year and all your work/treatment plans etc have to be approved/signed off by a licensed dentist.
2006-10-30 13:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by Pony 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's rare that you will be able to get free dental work. University students need volunteers so contact your nearest dental school.
They arent as bad as you think, they wouldnt let them loose if they werent able to act clinically. Also they are smart people to get in for the course and pass the exams necessary. So they wont exactly screw your teeth up that bad.
It totally depends on what you are looking to be done.
2006-10-30 10:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by joanne t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local college or uni..they are often looking for guinea pigs to practice on...at greatly reduced rates..but your visits will be much longer..probably 3 hours as there are students learning and practicing...they are usually 3 rd year students...and well supervised.. Good luck
2006-10-30 19:59:13 · answer #6 · answered by Lynne B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a dental school in your area and ask about their services.
2006-10-30 10:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to or phone a college in your area . students need volunteers to practise on but beware of first and second year people
2006-10-30 10:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by leafsfan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋