You do NOT necessarily have to seek services only in the County you live in! You can live in Washtenaw County for instance, and take advantage of programs In Detroit.
NATIONAL PROGRAMS
Friends of Man
P.O. Box 937
Littleton, CO 80160-0937
Phone: 303-798-2342
At Friends of Man we are a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt charity using 100% of donations
for charitable assistance. We work through Referring Professionals (caseworkers, case man-
agers, health care workers, social workers, counselors, teachers, clergy) who apply on behalf
of their patients and clients needing mobility equipment, prosthetics, glasses, dentures, hear-
ing aids, and much more!
Give Back A Smile Program
402 W. Wilson
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 800-543-9220
Mission:
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation (AACDCF) assists
in rebuilding the smiles and lives of adults who’ve suffered dental injuries from domestic
and sexual violence, through compassionate cosmetic dental services and support pro-
grams.
MICHIGAN PROGRAMS
Michigan Donated Dental Services (DDS)
3657 Okemos Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864-3927
All applications must be submitted through a DDS Coordinator!
Contact:
Southeast Michigan
Karn Cornell, DDS Coordinator
Phone: 517-347-0054
• Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
• Volunteers do not provide emergency services
Eligibility:
Applicants must lack adequate income to pay for dental care and:
• Have a permanent disability, or
• Are elderly: age 65 or older, or
• Qualify as medically fragile
All counties are OPEN for applications!
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Will You See One Vet (WYSOV)
If you are a veteran who meets the Donated Dental Services (DDS) qualifications, you
can EITHER apply to DDS OR to Will you See One Vet. Even if your County is closed,
you may still apply.
Contact:
Cayla Lloyd, WYSOV Coordinator
Phone: 800-452-6022
Tri-County Dental Health Council
29699 Southfield
Southfield, MI 48076-2063
Phone: 248-559-7767
Referral Services:
We identify oral health options and maintain up-to-date information on dentists who accept
Medicaid and/or provide care to low-income patients. We also help people with special needs
find appropriate dental services. An online directory of dentists in the Detroit metropolitan
area who accept Medicaid can be found on our website.
Emergency Dental Assistance:
We verify an individual’s eligibility and arrange for emergency services through a network
of volunteer dentists who provide treatment for pain relief.
Michigan Dental Program (a program for HIV+ persons only)
Bureau of Family Health Services / Oral Health Program
Division of Child and Adolescent Health
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
109 Michigan Ave. 5th Floor
Lansing, MI 48913
Phone: 844-648-3384 844-648-3384 Toll-Free
The Michigan Dental Program (MDP) covers dental care for persons living with HIV/AIDS
who qualify for the program.
Dental Treatment Fund for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Michigan Dept. of Community Health DFCH--Oral Health
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing, MI 48909
Oral Health Program Coordinator Phone: 517-241-5920
What is the Developmentally Disabled Treatment Fund (DDTF)?
There is a limited amount of money set aside by the MI Legislature to help fill gaps
in dental coverage for developmentally disabled individuals.
How does this program work?
1. This is a fund of last resort. Clients that have dental insurance or other means to
pay for dental services are NOT eligible for this fund. Clients that have Medicaid
can utilize this fund only if access to a Medicaid dentist is not available. This
limited amount of funding is reserved for those with no other funding source
available (including family).
2. All treatment must be approved for payment before the work is done. The DDTF
cannot pay for dental services already performed.
3. The maximum allowable benefit per client per year is $1,800. Exceptions may be
made on a case by case basis.
PLYMOUTH DENTAL FUND
The Salvation Army
9451 S. Main
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 734-453-5464
Plymouth Dental Fund:
The Plymouth Dental Fund is a partnership between Plymouth Community United Way
and the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps to provide emergency dental treatment to un-
derprivileged people in our community of all ages and genders.
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Contact the Salvation Army to be directed to a participating dentist in Plymouth or
Canton for evaluation and treatment.
Screening:
1. The screening process is performed by the Salvation Army Plymouth Corps.
If the patient meets the eligibility criteria for treatment, it will be at the discretion
of the dentist to accept or decline the case.
2. A dentist will perform the needed treatment based on an EMERGENCY NEED ONLY,
not esthetic or non-emergency care.
Second Chance At Life Inc.
32591 Judy Dr.
Westland, MI 48185
Phone: 734-748-9690
Second Chance at Life is proud to provide financial assistance to individuals pre- or
post-transplant through one of our three assistance programs. We also provide fund-
ing to the emergency funds at Transplant Centers throughout Michigan.
DENTAL ASSISTANCE:
Second Chance at Life’s Dental Assistance Program grants money to pre-transplant
patients. All patients wanting to get on the transplant list must obtain dental clearance.
If a patient has untreated dental issues, their risk of infection is high and makes them
a poor candidate for transplantation. After a transplant, patients must maintain good
dental health in order to minimize the chance of infection and rejection of the trans-
planted organ.
MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION / Donated Dental Services
3657 Okemos Suite 200
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 800-589-2632
A program of the Michigan Dental Association, the Michigan Donated Dental Services
(DDS) program has provided more than $23.3 million in free comprehensive dental
treatment since 1995. Since that time, volunteer dentists have dedicated their talents
to providing care to more than 6,500 of Michigan’s most vulnerable citizens since 1995.
Donations from volunteer dental laboratories also helps the program provide once-in-
a-lifetime desperately needed care to elderly, permanently disabled or medically fragile
patients who are low income and have no other means of getting the dental treatment
they need. Services provided include extractions, oral surgery, and dentures.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Have a permanent disability, or
- Are elderly: age 65 or older, or
- Have a chronic health condition
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- Have income below 200% of the federal poverty level
- Need extensive dental care (we are unable to provide emergency services)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
Macomb County Health Department
43525 Elizabeth
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: 586-465-9152
Monroe County Health Department Dental Health Program
My Community Dental Centers
2353 S. Custer
Monroe, MI 48161
Monroe Office: 734-241-4855 New Patient Registration: 877-313-6232
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Oakland County Health Dept. Dental Program
North Oakland Health Center
12 N. Telegraph
Pontiac MI 48341
Phone: 248-851280
The Dental Program provides dental services for low income County residents who
have no dental insurance.
Washtenaw County Dental Clinic
Haab Health Building
111 N. Huron
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734-480-4250 New patients 877-313-6232
The Washtenaw County Dental Clinic provides quality, compassionate care for adults
& children covered by most Medicaid plans, Healthy Kids Dental, MIChild, and most
private insurances, as well as low-income uninsured patients. MCDC also has reduced
fees for uninsured veterans with proof of service.
DENTAL COLLEGE CLINICS / PROGRAMS
Baker College of Clinton Township Dental Hygiene Program
34401 S. Gratiot Ave.
Clinton Township, MI
Phone: 586-790-5238
The care is provided by students in the associate degree dental hygiene program under
the supervision of licensed dentists and hygienists. The center is open to all community
members - children, adults, veterans and seniors to name a few. Documentation of finan-
cial need is not required and fees are nominal.
Wayne County Community College Dental Hygiene Program
Northwest Campus
8551 Greenfield
Detroit, MI 48228
Phone: 313-943-4010.
Members of the public may schedule free teeth-cleaning appointments in February for
children ages 3 to 18 by calling the above number. Those appointments are limited and
are allotted on a first-come, first served basis. Current or former foster youths under age
24 are also eligible for free appointment. Low-cost cleanings for children and adults by
dental hygiene students.
Mott Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
1401 E. Court
Flint, MI 48503
Phone: 810-762-0493
Low-cost, quality dental hygiene services are available to the public at Mott’s Dental
Hygiene Clinic located on the 2nd floor of the Mott Memorial Building. Dental hygiene
students provide these services under close faculty supervision by licensed Dentists
and Dental Hygienists.
Oakland Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic
1200 N. Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-942-3268
The faculty, students and staff of the OCC Dental Hygiene Clinic are dedicated to making
your visit beneficial, convenient and affordable. Our mission is to provide you with high-
quality treatment by our students under professional supervision.
DENTAL HYGIENE CARE INCLUDES:
- Review of medical and dental history
- Preventive oral hygiene instruction
- Oral prophylaxis (cleaning)
- Periodontal debridement (deep scaling)
University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry
2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48208
Phone: 313-494-6700
We provide patient-centered care and comprehensive dental services in a state-of-
the-art facility. Most patients are part of the student clinical program where student
doctors provide treatment under the supervision of licensed faculty dentists. Stu-
dent dentists provide top-quality services, but please note we are located within an
educational setting and appointments may take longer than a visit to a private dental
office. Because of this, services are provided at a reduced rate making costs more
affordable for the patient.
University of Michigan Dental School Community Dental Clinic
406 N. Ashley
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-988-9640
Quality, affordable dental care for Washtenaw County residents. Services are 20 to 50%
less than private clinic care.
NOTE:
To find other Dental Clinics that are Free or Low-Cost by COUNTY, please go
these clinics offer dental care as well! Many will take Medicaidl!
