Low Cost Dental Care

For Adults

Champaign County Dental Referral Program
Operated by Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC)
44 E. Main Street, Suite 208, Champaign 61820
352-6533

CCHCC operates the Dental Referral Program, which enrolls 6-8 new patients each month. Residents of Champaign County who fall below 185% of the poverty line are eligible, although children 3-18 years old who reside within Champaign or Urbana will be referred to the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (see listing below). The initial appointment with a participating local dentist will include an oral exam and x-rays for $15. This fee must be paid in cash at the time of the appointment. If additional work is needed, the patient will pay based on a sliding scale fee of 40%, 60%, or 80% of the dentist's usual fees. The fee level will be based upon the client's income and family size, and will be determined in advance at the CCHCC office during an eligibility screening. Patients must be screened to establish their eligibility for this program. At times, there can be a wait of up to several months to see a dentist.

Donated Dental Services

For an application call:

Champaign County Health Care Consumers
352-6533

or contact:

Jennifer McKeag
Program Coordinator
(800) 893-1685.

Provides free dental care for the elderly and persons with disabilities who do not have insurance or qualify for public aid, or for other reasons cannot access dental care. There is a long waiting list (from 3-11 months). Individuals who are homeless and have mental illnesses may also be helped.

Developmental Services Center
1304 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign 61821-2035
352-9176

Frances Nelson Community Health Center
1306 Carver Drive, Champaign 61820
352-9176

Parkland College Dental Clinic
2400 W. Bradley, Champaign 61821
351-2221

Offers oral exams, oral hygiene instructions, medical history review, cleaning and fluoride treatment, sealant placement, and X-rays, among other services. Complete treatment may require several visits to the clinic, e.g., expect 2-3 appointments to complete a cleaning. Each visit takes approximately 1-1/2 hours, and is performed by Parkland Dental Hygiene students. There is a $10 charge per semester. No charge to children under 12, adults over 62, Medicaid recipients, or Public Aid recipients. Children under 4 cannot be treated. May take up to 6 months to get an appointment.

For Children

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District
710 N. Neil, Champaign 61820
352-7961, ext. 122

Offers free dental care to residents of Champaign-Urbana who are 3-18 years of age. Offers services for pregnant women and their children under the age of one through the Family Health Program. Appointment necessary.

Champaign County Health Department Dental Access Program
815 N. Randolph, Champaign 61820
840-1677

Offers free dental care to children from income-qualified families (up to 200% of poverty level) living in Champaign County but outside the Champaign-Urbana city limits. Call Program Coordinator Lisa Bell to schedule a screening appointment.

KidCare Dental Insurance
KidCare Hotline
Toll free (800) 226-0768
TTY Line
Toll free (877) 204-1012

Illinois KidCare Health Insurance Program covers dental services for children. KidCare is a health insurance program for children in families with incomes up to 185% of the poverty level and pregnant women with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level. Information and applications for KidCare can be obtained by calling the above numbers or at the following places, which can help you with the application.

Parkland College Dental Clinic
2400 W. Bradley, Champaign 61821
351-2221

Offers oral exams, oral hygiene instructions, medical history review, cleaning and fluoride treatment, sealant placement, and X-rays, among other services. Complete treatment may require several visits to the clinic, e.g., expect 2-3 appointments to complete a cleaning. Each visit takes approximately 1-1/2 hours, and is performed by Parkland Dental Hygiene students. There is a $10 charge per semester. No charge to children under 12, adults over 62, Medicaid recipients, or Public Aid recipients. Children under 4 cannot be treated. May take up to 6 months to get an appointment.

Planned Parenthood
302 E. Stoughton, Champaign 61820
359-4768

For pregnant women and their children.

For Veterans

Illiana Health Care Systems (formerly the Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
1900 E. Main Street, Danville 61832
442-8000

Provides dental services to eligible veterans. Call for eligibility requirements.

Medicaid Dental Coverage
Doral Dental Services
(888) 286-2447

Doral Dental Services administers the dental services program through Public Aid and they can make referrals to dentists accepting Medicaid in Illinois

There are two providers in this area known to serve Medicaid patients:

Illini Dental
14 E. Anthony Drive, Champaign
359-8697

Drs. William and Phillip Jones
1 S. Main Street, Villa Grove
832-7011

There is a serious shortage of dentists who accept patients with medical cards. According to the Illinois Department of Public Aid, wide ranges of dental services are available to children under the age of 20. However, only limited "emergency" services are available to adults over 21. "Emergency" services are those needed to treat pain with the teeth, palate, or any other problem that requires immediate attention and is appropriately treated by a dentist. This generally includes extractions, fillings, and crowns. Dentists may also make referrals to oral surgeons who will accept payment from Public Aid.

Dentures

Dr. Scott Brewer, C-U Denture Service
2110 N. Market, Champaign
351-3035

Provides dentures at reduced rates -- about 40% of the usual cost. Requires payment in full at time of service. Other dentists may discount their dentures for low-income or elderly patients.

Oral Surgery

Frances Nelson Community Health Center
1306 N. Carver Drive, Champaign
356-1558 (After hours: 383-3233)

Frances Nelson can make referrals to oral surgeons at Carle and Christie Clinics who will honor their sliding scale payment rate (through the Integrated Services Network) and/or accept Medicaid. When calling Frances Nelson, patients should emphasize they are in need of care for a medical condition, like a mouth infection, and that they do not need dental services directly from Frances Nelson.

Smile Healthy is a collaboration between WILL-AM 580, WBCP-AM 1580 and Champaign County Health Care Consumers. Smile Healthy is underwritten by Sound Partners for Community Health - a program of the Benton Foundation, funded by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which is dedicated to improving health and health care for all Americans.

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