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.
Summa Health Dental Center is a full-service outpatient dental facility equipped with advanced technology, 12 exam rooms and eight dentists to provide high-quality, compassionate care. Services provided include:
Same-day/next-day appointments
Cosmetic dentistry
Invisalign clear braces
Implant dentistry
Tooth-colored fillings
Root canal treatment
Professional cleanings
Children’s dentistry
Oral surgery
Periodontal/gum treatment
Dentures/bridges
Benefits of the Summa Health Dental Center include:
Affordable, competitive fees for all dental procedures.
Prompt, professional care.
On-call dentist available for emergency care consultations.
Convenient location on the Summa Health System – Akron Campus.
Private insurance plans accepted.
Summa Health Dental Center accepts Summa employees’ insurance plan, most private insurances and government-funded dental plans.
Must Call Schedule an Appointment:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Financial Assistance Program
Summa Health System recognizes the difficulty unexpected medical problems can cause to your finances. We are here to help so that patients can obtain medical benefits from federal, state and hospital programs. We want to assist you in finding resources that may help pay your hospital bill. In fact, every patient who does not have insurance is eligible for discounts.
Financial Help for Patients and Their Families
We provide financial assistance to uninsured and underinsured patients through our Patient Financial Counselors. This is a free referral service provided by Summa Health System. We are here to assist patients in obtaining medical benefits through federal, state and hospital programs. If you cannot afford to pay for some or all of your hospital bill today, Summa Health System will:
Tell you where and how you may get assistance to pay your hospital bills.
Assist you in finding programs for which you qualify.
Sign you up for state and/or hospital programs that match your need.
Based on how much you earn, you may qualify for:
Free care
Discounts
No-interest payment terms
Patients and their counselors look at what options are available. We understand that not everyone can pay for healthcare services. We are here to offer options and assistance for those who are uninsured or underinsured and to serve as patient advocates.
Work Hour
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. | |