Seeking Pro Bono Dental Work - In Dire Need of Extensive Work?

I am seeking someone in or near the State of Ohio who would be willing to do some pro bono dental work for me. I have a heart condition and my poor condition of my teeth are adding to my heart problems. I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can help or point me in that direction. Thanks in advance.

Seeking Pro Bono Dental Work - In Dire Need of Extensive Work?
call the closest dental school or ask at your chuch.good luck and God bless!
Reply:You won't get no help here in the States. I'm taking animal grade tetracycline for my infected teeth. No Church will help anyone,unless your a rich republican, and they can make a big show of helping you. They no they will get their money back.
Reply:most dental schools do work for free - find a dental school in your area - good luck
Reply:I would look for plans such as Peoples Prescription Plan, that offer a drug card that I BELIEVE will cover dental work at a lower percentage. It's not an insurance. I have it and love it. For all membership benefit information, call:1.800.667.6914 M-F 8 AM.-6 PM. Eastern time.
Reply:Well I need major work done myself too, I can't find no help at either wish I could. I'm in Indiana and can't get help from the state or nothing. Cant afford insurance but make too much money for any help. If I make too much money I would sure like to know where the hell it is cause it sure aint in my pocket but thats for a different topic. About the best I could tell you in Cincinnati there is a dental school you may want to try and find it because they do low cost work but keep in mind they are students. You may want to try any of the major cities in OH. for dental schools.
Reply:As a dental grad from Ohio State, I can say that while treatment there is 50 to 75% less than private offices, it is not free, so that one answer was incorrect.





I would assume Case Western is the same way.


Despite what was said by a previous answer, Cincinnatti doesn't have a dental school.


(Indiana does, tho' it might be in Indy not Bloomington)





You might try calling the Ohio state dental association (oda.org)...


Unfortunately, a lot of dentists, even well-off ones have high overheads and seeing people for free is not an option, or everyone would beat a path to their door.





The schools in Columbus or Cleveland are your best bet. I also worked at a Community Action Coalition clinic in Piketon, OH that offered a sliding fee... Ask your neighbors if there's anything like that in your area. If you 'd like to send me an email w/ exactly where you live, I can see if I know anyone there who might help....





ok, i just found this on the ODA page:


"For information on safety net programs of the Ohio Department of Health, contact a referral coordinator of the OPTIONS program, 1-888-765-6789. By calling this number, you will be forwarded to a coordinator in your area."





try that as well! good luck
Reply:For big savings go to www.AffordableDental4All.com its only $11.95 per month and you will save up to 80% on everything the dentist does including cosmetic procedures.
Reply:Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.





Call your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.





Your local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic. In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."





Go to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.





If you are a senior citizen, call your local Area Agency on Aging or Office on Aging. If you can not find a listing in your local phone book on the "County Government" pages (usually marked with blue borders), call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you.





Check http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.





Check http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.





Check http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program. D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems. This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you. Not all states have D.D.S. programs.





If worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.