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A list of dental-care programs for the poor Date published: 12/28/2009
Here are some dental-care providers for low-income adults in the Fredericksburg region. FREDERICKSBURG AREALloyd F. Moss Free Clinic 1301 Sam Perry Blvd., Suite 100 (on campus of Mary Washington Hospital), Fredericksburg 22402; 540/741-1061; moss freeclinic.org. Service Summary: Offers free, limited dental services for uninsured residents of Fredericksburg and Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties with household incomes of less than 125 percent of the federal poverty guidelines ($13,538 annually for single people). Volunteer dentists and dental hygienists provide fillings, extractions and cleanings Tuesday and Thursday evenings by appointment. Initial medical screenings required. Number of dental patients seen in 2008: 397. Current estimated wait time for dental appointments: six weeks. Community Health Center of the Rappahannock Region, 2217 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg 22401; 540/735-0560; cvhsinc.org/chcrr.html. Service Summary: One dentist and two assistants provide comprehensive dental services except orthodontics and wisdom-tooth extractions. Sliding-scale fees based on family income. First visit costs $50 for evaluation and treatment plan. Current estimated wait time for dental appointments: five months. Emergency care, such as antibiotics for abscesses, available at walk-in clinic. Germanna Community College Dental Clinic, Spotsylvania Career and Technical Center, 6713 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania 22553; appointments: 540/423-9823; info: 423-9823; Dentistry With a Heart, Fredericksburg Smile Center, 2330 Plank Road, Fredericksburg; Northern Neck Free Health Clinic, 51 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock 22482; 804/435-0575; nnfhc.com. Service Summary: Low-income, uninsured residents of Lancaster, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties are eligible to receive comprehensive dental care at a cost of $25 per visit, payable in advance. Care provided by staff dentists, volunteer dentists and hygienists, and dental students. Medicaid, low-income Medicare and uninsured patients eligible for dental services with proper documentation. Current estimated wait time for appointments: two weeks.
One must not forget that there is also discount dental plans that will enable you to get low cost dental care. Such plans are affordable and can be used within 3 days of signing up. You can also apply the discounts on all pre-existing dental conditions with no yearly cap- unlike dental insurance. The website below is one such site that informs you of plans available in your area. A discount plan is definitely a viable alternative to getting low cost dental care.
http://www.low-costdentalcare.com
Stafford, Spotsylvania and Caroline counties health departments all have dental programs for children. Fees are based on sliding scale, and all 3 clinics accept Medicaid
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