About This Clinic
The clinic is a humanitarian project that serves low-income, uninsured or Medicaid-eligible individuals who have urgent dental pain and do not have access to a dentist. The clinic is staffed by 51 volunteer Fargo-Moorhead area dentists, including eight dental specialists.
Eligibility and Rules:
To qualify for services, individuals must:
• Be low-income or uninsured (may have Medicaid or CHIP).
• Be accompanied by parent or guardian if younger than 18.
There are no residency requirements to receive treatment. A $20 per visit co-pay is required and must be paid at the visit. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Services:
• Services are provided for immediate relief of pain only and may include:
o Sedative fillings.
o Palliative treatment.
o Management of oral infections.
o Assessment of minor dental trauma.
o Extractions.
Hours:
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 4 p.m.)
First and third Fridays of the month, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 11:30 a.m.)
2022 US Federal Poverty Guidelines
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,590 |
| 2 | $18,310 |
| 3 | $23,030 |
| 4 | $27,750 |
| 5 | $32,470 |
| 6 | $37,190 |
| 7 | $41,910 |
| 8 | $46,630 |
| For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,430 for each additional person. | |