The School Dental Hygienists of the Pittsburgh Public Schools have
compiled the following list of free and low cost dental treatment centers
and health insurance agencies in the Pittsburgh area. If you do not have a
family dentist or cannot afford dental care, please consider contacting one or more of the
following dental clinics or agencies. All clinics listed accept medical
assistance.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. DENTAL
CLINICS Call for an appointment:
- Lawrenceville, 40th St. & Butler. (412) 578-8169
- Central (Hill House), 1835 Centre Ave. (412) 392-4441
- McKeesport, 339 5th Ave (McKeesport, PA) (412) 664-8858
- South Side (Mt. Oliver Family Health Center) 1630 Arlington Ave. (412) 432-1620
LOW COST DENTAL CLINICS
- ALMA ILLERY HEALTH CENTER, 7727 Hamilton Ave-(412) 244-4700
- CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DENTAL CLINIC-(412) 692-5440
- UPMC MONTEFIORE HOSPITAL DENTAL CLINIC (over age 8, with proper medical
card)-(412) 648-6000
- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE-(412) 648-8920
- MANCHESTER FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 1014 Sheffield St. (412) 231-6700
- CENTER CITY FAMILY CENTER 2827 Bedford Ave (412) 687-1250
- GARFIELD HEIGHTS DENTAL CENTER 5344 Fern St. (412) 441-7874
PA CHIP/CARING PROGRAMS: Free or low cost health insurance for
children 1-800-543-7105
US HEALTHCARE CHIP PROGRAM: Free or low cost health insurance for
children 1-800-822-2447
INTEREST FREE LOANS, for those without Medical Assistance or
insurance, may be available from the MEDICAL BUREAU, a private, non-profit agency
(412) 471-4848
DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES: Plaque, a sticky film of bacteria, is
constantly forming on teeth. If not removed on a daily basis by thorough brushing
and flossing, plaque can cause gum disease as well as tooth decay.
Regular professional cleanings, by a dental hygienist or dentist, are
also important in maintaining the health of teeth and gums. The Dental
Hygiene Department of the University of Pittsburgh charges only a
small fee for cleanings. Medical Assistance is also accepted. Phone (412)
648-8411 for an appointment.
ORTHODONTIC COVERAGE
Your child may qualify for dental treatment coverage (including orthodontic treatment) if your family has Medical Assistance coverage. An orthodontist must examine your child and send the results of the orthodontic evaluation to Harrisburg for final determination of eligibility. Call 1-800-543-7633 for info.
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Dan Sroka 4/15/97, Updated 9/26/07
