About This Clinic
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.
The Northern Virginia Dental Clinic is a private non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It was established in 1994 by members of the Northern Virginia Dental Society who wanted to contribute a critically-needed service to the community while preserving the dignity of the underserved. A unique, public/private partnership between dental professionals, local governments and social service agencies was formed.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The Northern Virginia Dental Society accepts only those individuals deemed eligible through an established network of referring social service agencies.
Individual must be a resident of:
* Arlington County
* Fairfax County
* Loudoun County
* City of Alexandria
* City of Fairfax
* City of Falls Church
Dental Services Offered
* Comprehensive Examinations (including x-rays)
* Detailed Treatment Plans
* Oral Cancer Screenings
* Restorative (fillings)
* Oral Surgery
* Hard and Soft Tissue Biopsies
* Endodontics (root canal therapy)
* Periodontics (minor gum surgery)
* Prosthodontics (full & partial acrylic dentures, crowns)
* Oral Prophylaxis (cleanings)
* Emergency Intervention
* Patient Education
Fees for Service
A facility where low-income residents from throughout the Northern Virginia region can access oral health care services.
Most services are offered at a flat rate of $40 per visit. Additional fees are charged for biopsies and prosthetic appliances.
All fees must be prepaid. No appointment will be scheduled prior to receipt of payment in full.
Payments may be made in the form of cash or money orders. No personal checks will be accepted.
Appointments
Emergency and initial appointments are scheduled through designated referring agencies only. The initial appointment will require approximately one hour so that a medical history can be obtained, a thorough examination with x-rays will be conducted, and a detailed treatment plan will be developed. Referring agencies will be advised of appointment availability.
Individuals requiring additional treatment may schedule appointments prior to departing the clinic. Appointments may be rescheduled. However, rescheduling must occur at least two working days prior to the originally scheduled appointment date/time, or appointment and payment will be forfeited.
No refund will be made for missed appointments or to individuals arriving more that ten minutes late for their scheduled appointment.
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. |