Friends In Need Dental Clinic

Friends In Need Dental Clinic Details

This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.

Last-Modified: 2024-10-02 08:52:30

Friends In Need is a regionally supported clinic that offers quality and affordable care to the working uninsured in Sullivan & Hawkins Counties of TN as well as Scott County, VA. Payment is on a sliding fee scale based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. Dental clinic provides everything from Dental Hygiene, Fillings, Extractions to Crowns, Bridges, and Dentures. Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:00 pm (Closed for Lunch 12:00 pm-1:00 pm) Friday 8:00 am-12:00 noon Medical & Dental appointments can be made by calling 423-224-5697 or 423-224-5691 FRIENDS IN NEED HEALTH CENTER provides on-site primary care and dental care as well as referrals to other volunteer physicians and professionals for specialized care. They serve the working uninsured in Sullivan, Hawkins, Washinton, and Greene counties in Tennessee and Scott, Lee, and Wise counties in Virginia. These include working single-parent families; people who are working but do not have the income to purchase insurance, those who have jobs that don't provide insurance (part time and full) and people who are becoming independent from government-assistance programs. They also serve those who are currently on social security or disability as well as full-time college students.

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Eligibility and Income Guidelines To Qualify

To qualify for free dental care at one of these clinics, you will typically need to meet certain income and residency requirements. You may also need to provide proof of your income and residency.

To learn more about the eligibility requirements and services offered by a particular clinic, please contact the clinic directly.

Free dental clinics are an important resource for people who cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic. They provide access to essential dental care that can help to improve people's overall health and well-being.

If you are in need of dental care and cannot afford to go to a regular dental clinic, please consider visiting one of the free dental clinics in Kingsport, TN. You deserve to have access to the dental care you need, without the cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What types of dental services do free dental clinics offer?
A: Free dental clinics offer a variety of dental services, including preventive care (cleanings, checkups, and X-rays), restorative care (fillings, crowns, and bridges), extractions, and emergency dental care.

Q: How do I qualify for free dental care?
A: The eligibility requirements for free dental care vary from clinic to clinic. Some clinics require patients to meet certain income or residency requirements. Others may require patients to be uninsured or underinsured.

Q: Do I need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic?
A: No, you do not need to have insurance to go to a free dental clinic. However, some clinics may give priority to patients with Medicaid or other government insurance.

Q: How do I find a free dental clinic in my area?
A: There are a number of ways to find a free dental clinic in your area. You can use an online directory, contact your local health department, ask your dentist or other healthcare provider for a referral, or check with local charities and nonprofits.

Q: What should I bring to my first appointment at a free dental clinic?
A: You should bring your photo ID, proof of income, and proof of residency to your first appointment at a free dental clinic. You should also bring a list of any medications you are taking and any allergies you have.

Q: Are free dental clinics safe?
A: Yes, free dental clinics are safe. Free dental clinics are held to the same standards of care as regular dental clinics.

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Dental Clinic Costs - Crowd Sourced

We have listed the dental costs below which we have compiled for Friends In Need Dental Clinic. We cannot guarantee the dental costs to be completely accurate. Costs are displayed for informational purposes for our users. We have compiled prices provided by users to this website. In order to obtain actual costs please contact the dental offices directly.

Date Added	Type of Clinic	Description	Cost
2024-07-11	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2023-12-17			$50
2023-08-11	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2023-04-10	Charged Sliding Scale		$60
2023-03-01			$0
2022-10-09	Charged Sliding Scale		$0
2022-06-03			$50
2022-01-03	Charged Sliding Scale		$400
2021-12-03	Charged Sliding Scale		$45
2021-11-14	Completely Free Clinic		$50
2021-11-04	Completely Free Clinic		$500
2021-05-21	Completely Free Clinic		$20
2021-02-05	Charged Sliding Scale		$300
2020-12-21	Charged Sliding Scale		$10
2020-06-23	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2020-01-26	Charged Sliding Scale		$50
2020-01-21	Charged Sliding Scale		$15
2020-01-20			$150
2019-05-31	Completely Free Clinic		$70
2019-04-23	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2019-04-09	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2019-03-29	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2019-02-24	Completely Free Clinic		$1000
2019-02-02	Completely Free Clinic		$0
2018-11-21			$70
2018-09-30			$934
2018-01-20	Charged Sliding Scale		$118
2018-01-20	Charged Sliding Scale		$118
2018-01-20	Charged Sliding Scale		$118
2017-11-09	Completely Free Clinic		$50
2017-06-28	Charged Sliding Scale		$85
2017-06-05			$50

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