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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:42 PM Original message |
Is anyone aware of any dental charities in the U.S.? |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
1. I used to work for Champaign County Health Care Consumers |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
2. That's something I could really sink my teeth into. nt |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
3. Ask PCIntern |
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Annces (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. There is a reimbursement program for persons who have HIV to get dental care |
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murielm99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
5. It seems to exist on |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
6. How about the Doctors without Boundaries? |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:06 PM Response to Reply #6 |
8. I think you mean Without Borders. Doctors should always have good boundaries. |
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mtnester (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 12:34 PM Response to Reply #8 |
38. Yes yes... |
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Glenda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 12:38 PM Response to Reply #8 |
39. LOL!! |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
7. There are community health centers that provide dental care on a sliding fee scale. |
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dogday (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:08 PM Response to Original message |
9. Any teaching Dental School |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
10. If your're lucky enough to live in a college town with a dental school |
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oldlady (513 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:21 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. yep. cheaper to fly to mexico for dental work |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:29 PM Response to Original message |
12. Yup, Dental school is about it. |
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jody (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:30 PM Response to Original message |
13. You might want to browse State and Regional Free Clinic Associations. |
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donco6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
14. Dentaid is the biggest I know of, but it's UK. |
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rox63 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
15. In the Boston area |
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benddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
16. There are granting organizations |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 05:43 PM Response to Original message |
17. NW Medical Teams "Mobile Dental" |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
18. Operation Smile |
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frogbison (699 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:06 PM Response to Reply #18 |
19. Along the same lines... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:09 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. simple fillings and cleanings.... well, do without... |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 07:04 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. I caught hell from one dentist re:my kid's cavities when I was in nursing school. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 07:41 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Such magnanimous compassion... :( |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 08:32 PM Response to Reply #20 |
27. No one needs to DO WITHOUT in many areas - community health centers |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 06:11 PM Response to Original message |
21. You're on to something, and I hope you can get something going! |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
24. You can get cheap or often free dental care from dental |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 07:50 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. better than nothing, but not helpful for those who are afraid of dentists! |
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Dave243 (15 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
25. Smiletrain is worth a look |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 08:35 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Welcome to DU, Dave243! |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
29. a list of some dental charities..unfortunately in Texas,only for elderly and handicapped. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:26 PM Response to Reply #29 |
30. That's pretty much it. And, as I mentioned, usually that's one thing a year |
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BlueStorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:28 PM Response to Original message |
31. The government should start a "Dentacare, Dentacaid." program. n/t |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 09:46 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. It's already "started". States have the option to participate. |
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BlueStorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 10:07 PM Response to Reply #32 |
33. Yes, Medicaid takes dental care... |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 10:44 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Then yours is a state that decided to use Medicaid for dental. |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 12:45 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. I'm thinking of people who don't "qualify" for medicaid |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 01:06 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. tooth aspirations? |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 03:58 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. please don't misunderstand what I was saying.I agree-everyone should be able to get basic |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 10:35 PM Response to Original message |
34. thanks to everyone who replied. |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Dec-27-06 01:09 PM Response to Reply #34 |
41. destitution doesn't matter. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Dec-26-06 11:15 PM Response to Original message |
36. Contact your local office of the ADA - they know of low-cost clinics and programs |
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bobbolink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Dec-28-06 12:55 PM Response to Reply #36 |
43. In my area, at least, falls waaay below "adequate"!! |
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