Every child should have access to affordable dental treatment. Thanks to Kari Thevenot for compiling the list below of area dental resources for families who do not have dental insurance coverage. Please call facility for more information on hours, setting up an appointment, etc.
Noll Dental Clinic
5220 South 6th Street Road in Springfield. Phone 588-7640. Noll Dental Clinic accepts Medicaid, private insurance and has sliding fee schedule based upon income. Available services: cleanings, check-ups, x-rays, sealants (with more services to be added).
Healthy Communities Partnership HOPEMobile
Located in Lincoln. Phone 732-2317. Open to pregnant women and children who are uninsured or on Medicaid.
Capitol Community Health Center
2239 East Cook Street in Springfield. Phone 788-2301. Available services: general dentistry, fillings, extractions and cleanings.
Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
Located in Alton. Phone 618-474-7000. Prospective patients must be scheduled for an initial screening prior to becoming a patient. Due to this being a learning environment, appointments may take longer than with a traditional dentist. Services are provided at below market prices and Medicaid is accepted. Dental students are supervised by licensed dentists. Long wait period before first appointment. Available services: general dentistry, implants, fillings, etc.
Capitol Township
901 South 11th Street in Springfield. Phone 525-1736. A limited number of emergency vouchers are available to township residents who are uninsured and meet the income requirements. Vouchers are accepted by most area dentists. A resident can receive one $100 voucher per year. Those who receive Medicaid are not eligible.
Sangamon County Community Resources
200 North 9th Street, Room 311 in Springfield. Phone 535-3120. A limited number of vouchers up to $500 each are available to Sangamon County residents who meet the income requirements.
Catholic Charities – St. Clare's Health Clinic
700 North 7th Street, Suite A in Springfield. Phone 523-1474. Services available for children ages 3 through adult. Adults without insurance can receive free or lower cost services from local dentist (typically long waits). Services available: cleaning, fluoride treatments, sealants and more.
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