09/22/09

Here is a great site with more ideas for free or low cost dental care. Make sure you look around the whole site to find all types of help .There is a good list of dental schools and tons of other information. One thing to note : as with other dental options , there are insurance and credit ideas. If you can pay them back , then great. If you know that they will only get you into more debt that you can't pay DO NOT USE THEM ! Otherwise , this site is great for dental care resources.

http://www.dentalclinicmanager.com/discounted-dental-plan.html

 

 

08/27/09

Scroll down on the following page and you will find a listing of mobile dental vans/clinics from various sections of the country :

http://www.mobile-portabledentalmanual.com/resources.html

 

05/22/08

This is a credit card that is only for medical procedures . Among the procedures covered are dental services. Your dentist has to subscribe to this program in order for you to access it , but the site has a search feature so that you can find out what dentists in your area have this plan . Remember , if you can't make the payments  it is still not a good deal .

 http://www.carecredit.com/dentistry/whycc.html

 

 

 

05/08/08

This is a great place to find Community Dental Health resources in your state or territory:

  http://www.aacdp.com/membership/find.lasso

 

 

 

01/19/08

Free publications about all kinds of dental challenges are found here:

 https://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OrderPublications/

 

 

01/19/08 Another place to look for local dental organizations that my help you find low or no cost assistance http://www.ada.org/ada/organizations/local.asp

 

 

 for a credit program for dental procedures. Please know that this program is for PEOPLE WHO CAN PAY THE MONTHLY PREMIUM COSTS .If you can't pay them back ,and you default , you will be paying 30% in interest ! So this is only for extreme problems that you KNOW you can pay back within a year. Still , it might be an alternative for some .

http://www.gemoney.com/personal/healthcare/index.html

 

 

 

Some of us feel that a low cost dental insurance is a good answer. Unfortunately , there are many 'plans' that are actually scams. Here is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners web site . On this site , you can check any insurance plan to see if it is legitimate . They also offer help in finding an alternative to pay for health bills.

http://www.naic.org/

 

 

Here is a long list of organizations that are looking for volunteers for their mouth and tooth disease studies . Most studies pay for all your work , transportation and sometimes pay you a small amount more.

http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/search/browse?brwse=cond_cat_BC07

 

 

 

This is a program that seems fairly new called Community Oral Health Station. On this site you will find programs for children , elders , the military , low income , disabled and more.

http://www.communityoralhealthstation.org/COHSFrames.asp 

 

 

 

 

Although most of these sources are covered in one way or another on my dental Aidpages , you may still find assistance through using them . Some of this information is included in the " government run-around - type - information"category.

Finding Low-Cost Dental  Care                                                                                                                                             

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), one of the federal government's National Institutes of Health, leads the nation in conducting and supporting research to improve oral health. As a research organization, NIDCR does not provide financial assistance for dental treatment. The following resources, however, may help you find the dental care you need.

Clinical Trials

NIDCR sometimes seeks volunteers with specific dental, oral, and craniofacial conditions to participate in research studies, also known as clinical trials. Researchers may provide study participants with limited free or low-cost dental treatment for the particular condition they are studying. To find out if there are any NIDCR clinical trials that you might fit into, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "NIDCR Studies Seeking Patients." For a complete list of all federally funded clinical trials, visit http://clinicaltrials.gov. If you do not have access to the Internet, you may need to visit your local library or ask a friend or family member for assistance.To see if you qualify for any clinical trials being conducted at our Bethesda, Maryland, campus, you can call the Clinical Center's Patient Recruitment and Public Liaison Office at 1-800-411-1222.

Dental Schools

Dental schools can be a good source of quality, reduced-cost dental treatment. Most of these teaching facilities have clinics that allow dental students to gain experience treating patients while providing care at a reduced cost. Experienced, licensed dentists closely supervise the students. Post-graduate and faculty clinics are also available at most schools.To find out if there is a dental school in your area, call your state dental society or association. These organizations are listed in your telephone book. For a complete list of dental schools, visit the NIDCR web site at http://www.nidcr.nih.gov and click on "Finding Dental Care," or contact the National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse at:National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892–3500
(301) 402–7364

Bureau of Primary Health Care

The Bureau of Primary Health Care, a service of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), supports federally-funded community health centers across the country that provide free or reduced-cost health services, including dental care. To obtain a list of centers in your area, contact the HRSA Information Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-HRSA (1-888-275-4772) or visit their web site at http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers three important federally-funded programs: Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

   Medicare is a health insurance program for people who are 65 years and older or for people with specific disabilities. Medicare does not cover most routine dental care or dentures(WHY NOT !!!??-SL). Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicareDentalCoverage/.

       Medicaid is a state-run program that provides medical benefits, and in some cases dental benefits, to eligible individuals and families. States set their own guidelines regarding who is eligible and what services are covered. Most states provide limited emergency dental services for people age 21 or over, while some offer comprehensive services. For most individuals under the age of 21, dental services are provided under Medicaid. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidDentalCoverage/.

       SCHIP helps children up to age 19 who are without health insurance. SCHIP provides medical coverage and, in most cases, dental services to children who qualify. Dental services covered under this program vary from state to state. Visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/SCHIPDentalCoverage/.

 

 CMS can provide detailed information about each of these programs and refer you to state programs where applicable. If you currently have Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Others may call 1-877-267-2323 or visit the CMS web site at http://www.cms.hhs.gov. You can also write to them at the address below:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244

State and Local Resources

Your state or local health department may know of programs in your area that offer free or reduced-cost dental care. Call your local or state health department to learn more about their financial assistance programs. Check your local telephone book for the number to call.

United Way

The United Way may be able to direct you to free or reduced-cost dental services in your community. Check your telephone book for the number of your local United Way chapter.For additional copies of this fact sheet contact:National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda, Maryland 20892–3500
(301) 402–7364
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov
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NIH Publication No. 07-6097
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 State Oral Health Programs

Governmental Oral Health Programs in each state . 1) Contact information for the state dental director or ASTDD representative 2) Description of the oral health program and links to various state profiles 3) Links to a website, newsletters and oral health plan if available 4) Links to dental summit and Head Start oral health forum reports and other state-specific reports   Alabama   Alaska   Arizona   Arkansas   California   Colorado   Connecticut   Delaware   District of Columbia   Florida   Georgia   Hawaii     Idaho   Illinois   Indiana   Iowa   Kansas   Kentucky   Louisiana   Maine   Maryland   Massachusetts   Michigan     Minnesota   Mississippi     Missouri   Montana   Nebraska   Nevada   New Hampshire   New Jersey   New Mexico   New York   North Carolina   North Dakota   Ohio   Oklahoma   Oregon     Pennsylvania   Rhode Island   South Carolina   South Dakota   Tennessee   Texas   Utah   Vermont   Virginia   Washington   West Virginia   Wisconsin   Wyoming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE CLEFT LIP AND PALATE REPAIR FOR CHILDREN  

 

Admission Procedures for  Cleft Lip and Palate Repair 

Apply now for admission to Shriners Hospitals. Forms can also be obtained from any Shrine Temple or Shrine Club; by writing to Shriners Hospitals, P.O. Box 31356, Tampa, FL 33631; or by calling the Shriners Hospitals toll-free referral line at 1-800-237-5055. (In Canada, call 1-800-361-7256.) Completed applications should be returned to the nearest Shriners Hospital.

 

 

 

 

MORE CLINICAL TRIAL LINKS :

Clinical Trials

Oral Complications of Cancer Therapies

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes

Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

Dry Mouth

Salivary Gland Disorders

Craniofacial Defects

Tooth Anomalies

Malocclusion

TMD/TMJ (Temporomandibular Disorders)

 

 

Clinical trials for head , neck and oral cancers

click here :

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/SearchAction?term=Head+and+Neck+Neoplasms+%5B+CONDITION+%5D+OR+Mouth+Neoplasms+%5B+CONDITION+%5D

 

 

 

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OPERATION BLESSING IN THE UNITED STATES

provides dental services at certain locations. Here is a listing of where they are involved

 but please call the clinic/center before you go to make sure they offer what you want..

Here are some of the services that are provided ;

Bless-A-Child: Reaches out to children with food, clothing, medical services and educational programs. In the United States, this program not only provides children with new shoes, clothing and supplies for school, but also gives them opportunities for extra-curricular activities and tutoring that encourage their growth and development. International programs provide aid to orphanages; assist with food, clothing, education and medical services for disadvantaged children; and helps build, equip and support schools in blighted areas

. Medical Aid: In the United States, we recruit medical professionals and mobilize short-term clinics to address unmet medical needs of at-risk populations such as migrant workers, Native Americans, residents in Appalachia, and under served rural communities. During these clinics, we may offer basic medical, dental and pharmaceutical services as well as eye screenings, dependent upon the needs of the community.

The clinics/centers that participate are :

United States Outreach Centers ALABAMA - Birmingham Helpline Christian Outreach Ministries, Inc. 8 Roebuck Drive Birmingham, AL 35215 CALIFORNIA - El Cajon El Cajon Foursquare Food Pantry CALIFORNIA - Santa Ana Templo Calvario Obras de Amor 2617 W. Fifth Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 COLORADO - Denver Church in the City 1530 Josephine Street Denver, CO 80206 FLORIDA - Tampa Somebody Cares Tampa Bay 100 S. Old Coachman Road Clearwater, FL 33765 GEORGIA - Atlanta Christian Ministry Center USA ILLINOIS - Chicago Operation Blessing - Chicago P. O. Box 34637 Chicago, IL 60634 Kentucky - Murray In His Steps MICHIGAN - Detroit Olive Branch Ministries, Inc. 196 O'Riley Ct. Pontiac, MI 48342 NEW YORK - New York New York Christian Resource Center P. O. Box 118 Brooklyn, NY 11228-0118 NORTH CAROLINA -Fayetteville Operation Blessing - Fayetteville P. O. Box 2364 Fayetteville, NC 28302 PENNSYLVANIA - Philadelphia Bethel Deliverance Church 2901 W. Cheltenham Ave. Wyncote, PA 19095 TENNESSEE - Nashville Isaiah 58 Belmont Church 68 Music Square East Nashville, TN 37203 TEXAS - Dallas People That Care 1829 W. Shady Grove Grand Prairie, TX 75050 TEXAS - Houston Turning Point Ministries Somebody Cares Houston P.O. Box 570007 Houston, TX 77257-0007 TEXAS - Port Neches Community Care-Prayer Outreach P. O. Box 114 Port Neches, TX 77651 VIRGINIA - Hampton Roads Operation BreakingThrough 9296 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23607 WISCONSIN - Milwaukee The Milwaukee Outreach Center 6647 W. Mill Road

 

 

 

 

 Toms of Maine , a natural healthcare company , supports 'Dental care for All" . They have great products and a supportive additude for those of us who need free dental care . Here is their search engine for finding a free/low cost dental clinic  in your area.

http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/community/dhfa2007/dental_clinics/find_clinic.asp

 

 

 

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http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/

 

 

 

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