Community Outreach • Community Benefit

The Mobile Dental Clinic is part of NCH’s existing medical outreach program. The clinic provides necessary dental care to community residents who do cannot afford dental care. The clinic operates in partnership with Wheeling, Elk Grove and Palatine townships. The staff includes a full time dental director, a full time program manager and a full time dental assistant. Volunteer dentists, hygienists and assistants will also provide care, along with University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry fourth-year students.

Northwest Community Mobile Dental Clinic Volunteer Application Form

The Need

Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease.

• Oral health is one of the major determinants of overall health.
• The poor and the underserved are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from oral disease.
• 35-40,000 people in our service area are without dental benefits.
• Direct and indirect cost to society accounts for millions of dollars each year

Scope of Treatment

• Preventive - oral exam, Cleaning, Fluoride treatment, X-rays and Sealants
• Restorative - cavity treatment and Simple extractions
• Educational - instruction on correct brushing & flossing techniques and maintaining good oral health

Eligibility and Fees

• Residents of Elk Grove, Palatine and Wheeling Townships will be screened by individual townships to determine eligibility for treatment
  • Elk Grove Township - 847.437.0300
  • Palatine Township - 847.358.6700
  • Wheeling Township - 847.259.7730
  • Patients must meet the 200% of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for services
  • The clinic will provide services at various locations throughout the townships we serve.
  • For patients that are not receiving Medicaid or General Assistance, there will be a fee of $30 for each visit at the clinic.

Appointments

Patients need to be financially screened by their township. After being qualified, you will be given the phone number of the dental clinic to make an appointment. The dental clinic does not accept walk-ins.