Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
ANDERSONCOUNTY
Anderson Free Clinic
Address:414 North Fant St.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone:(864) 226-1294
Fax:(864) 261-4543
Website:
County:Anderson
Services:Dental services are limited to cleanings, exams, fillings and extractions on Fridays and cleanings on Tuesday evening. Please call ahead for the current schedule and availability of specific services.
Registration:All individuals interested in using Free Clinic services must first qualify with the Intake Coordinator before using the clinic’s medical or dental services. Individuals will fill out an application, see a screener and if approved, individual’s name will be placed in a lottery. Twenty (20) names are drawn every two weeks. If your name is drawn, you will be contacted by the clinic to finalize the paperwork and get an appointment to see a doctor at the clinic.
More information is available by calling (864) 226-1294, ext. 250. Recertification is required once every year.
Hours:Tuesday: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (cleanings by appointment only)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dental Clinics may not be held every Friday. Call clinic ahead of time to check for dates and times.
Additional Satellite Location:
Honea Path Clinic
34 Main Street
Honea Path, SC 29654
Phone: (864) 369-9493 (answered only during clinic Mondays)
This satellite clinic location is limited to patients who reside in Honea Path zip code 29654. Patients qualified at the Honea Path clinic may not be seen at the Anderson location.
Clinic Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
BAMBERGCOUNTY
Family Health Centers, Inc.
Address:3310 Magnolia St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone:(803) 531-6900
Fax:(803) 831-6907
Website:
Counties:Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and upper Dorchester.
Services:Dental Services include: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and teeth whitening. The Dental Department at Family Health Center, Inc. sees both child and adult patients. Dental services are only available at the Orangeburg location.
Payment:Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna and other insurances. Patients may qualify for a sliding fee scale discount based on income and family size.
Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
BEAUFORTCOUNTY
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services
Address:RuthP.FieldMedicalCenter
(Chelsea Clinic)
721 Okatie Highway 170
Ridgeland, SC 29936
Phone:(843) 987-7400Fax: (843) 986-0566
Website:
Other Clinic Locations:
Sheldon (BeaufortCounty):
ElijahWashingtonMedicalCenter
211 Paige Point Road
Highway 21 to Highway 159
Sheldon, SC 29941
Phone: (843) 846-8026Fax: (843) 846-8312
St. HelenaIsland (BeaufortCounty):
LeroyE. Browne Medical Center
33 Penn Center Road
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Phone: (843) 838-2086Fax: (843) 838-3906
Hardeeville (JasperCounty):
DonaldE.GatchMedicalCenter
PO Box 387
522 Stiney Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927
Phone: (843) 784-2181Fax: (843) 784-6112
Services:Dental services are provided at the following center locations: Chelsea, Hardeeville, Sheldon, and St. HelenaIsland. Dental Services include: Preventive tooth & gum treatment, root canals, tooth extractions, bridges, crowns, and x-rays.
Registration:New patients or patients that have not been seen within the last year must complete an updated registration form. A full dental history will be taken prior to being seen.
Payment:Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most major health insurance plans. Patients who desire a sliding fee discount are required to provide proof of household income. Recertification is required once a year and anytime there is a change in the household’s income level or size. Acceptable forms of income include:
- Two consecutive recent check stubs from job;
- W-2 form and last tax return;
- Statement from Social Security Office;
- Unemployment Benefits Statement;
- Notarized Statement from Employer; or,
- Statement of disability.
See website for more information regarding documentation for eligibility.
Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Revised: August 26, 2011
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
BEAUFORTCOUNTY
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic
Address:Dental Clinic (The McConnell Building)
20 Palmetto Parkway, Suite E
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone:(843) 681-6612
Fax:(843) 681-6614
Website:
County:Hilton Head or DaufuskieIslands of BeaufortCounty
Patient or a member of immediate family (parent, spouse, adult child) living in same household must reside or work on either Hilton Head or Daufuskie Island (Beaufort County). Patient must be a resident for a minimum of 3 months in order to be eligible for services. Family income must be less than 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Individual must have no usable medical insurance.
Services:Dental appointments are scheduled in person only between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Dental Clinic. The Dental Clinic is unable to make appointments by phone or return phone calls to individuals requesting appointments. Parking is available in the parking lot or on the street. Services provided: cleanings, fillings, extractions and root canals. Waiting times for appointment depend on the specialty care needed.
Registration:Documents required for eligibility screening:
(1)All family members in the household who earn wages must provide income verification in order to determine the eligibility of each member of the household. Verification should be the most recent month of paystubs and last year’s income tax return, or notarized letters from employers on company letterhead if paid in cash.
(2)Each individual applying for services must provide proof of 3 months’ residency. If you are unable to provide this, you may be eligible 3 months after your initial visit to VIM.
(3)Each individual must provide some form of photo identification.
(4)All adult patients are asked (once per year) to donate twenty dollars to help the clinic pay for medicines and medical supplies.
(5)New patients are registered on Monday and Wednesday afternoons only, between 12:30-3:30 pm. Patients who are currently registered may be re-screened during regular clinic hours.
VIM Screening Policy:
(1)Individuals and families must be approved prior to scheduling an appointment or being seen as a walk-in patient.
(2)All patients are re-screened yearly, some more often.
(3)Medical and dental services will not be provided to individuals and families until VIM’s eligibility and document requirements have been met.
Dental Policy:
(1)All patients must have their registration up-to-date in order to make a medical or dental appointment. Must be rescreened every year.
(2)All first-time patients should schedule an introductory appointment for dental cleaning, x-rays and a check-up. You must pay $10 deposit when you make this appointment, which will be refunded when you come for your scheduled appointment.
Hours:Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Medical and Dental Walk-in Policy: Patients without appointments must sign-in between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. There is no guarantee that you will be seen that day.
Alternative Care for VMI:
The Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services and Hardeeville Clinic are alternatives for treatment. They require an appointment and charge a fee based on income. Proof of income is required.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
BERKELEYCOUNTY
East Cooper Community Outreach
Address:1145 Six Mile Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-8898
Phone:(843) 849-9220
Fax:(843) 849-0943
Website:
Dental Clinic
Dina Walker, Dental Clinic Manager
Phone:(843) 416-7140
Other staff:Leslie White, Dental Assistant
Barb Lacey, Dental Hygienist
Drema Lindeman, Dental Receptionist
County:East Cooper Residency Required
*7/10/12 – received a grant to expand dental services to Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties.
With a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield and assistance from partners, MUSC College of Dental Medicine and Trident Technical College of Dental Hygiene, ECCO has organized a preventative and restorative clinic. Local dentists volunteer their time on a weekly basis giving clients access to dental exams, treatment plans, fillings, and cleanings.
Services:Free dental services: exam, health screening, x-rays, extractions, and referrals.
Hours:Emergency Extraction Clinic
Tuesday & Thursday, first come-first serve; sign in at 3:30 p.m.
Ten (10) patients only; no children, no residency requirements. Must have no dental insurance/no Medicaid. Do not write prescriptions for pain meds.
My Sisters Smile Program
Website:
Services:This program is designed for men and women actively enrolled in rehabilitation programs, referral-only basis. Provides dental care to women to who are victims of domestic violence, to women and men who are disabled or in crisis and currently unable to afford necessary dental care, and to women and men who are actively involved in counseling and rehabilitation programs for addictions and/or prostitution.
Hours:Tuesdays, 9 am to 12 pm, by appointment.
Who:For Client’s referred by My Sister’s House, the Magdalene House, Bounce Back, SC Strong, or by one of the following supporting agencies: St. Andrews Mt. Pleasant, East Cooper Community Outreach, Christ Our King Catholic Church, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, and the Exchange Club of Charleston.
How:Must get a referral from one of the above agencies and e-mail request to: . Must provide contact information for referring agency along with request.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
CALHOUNCOUNTY
Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic
Address:860 Holly St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115-4831
Phone:(803) 534-7200
Fax:(803) 534-8899
Website:
Counties:Calhoun and Orangeburg
Service:See website or call for more information.
Registration:Must meet eligibility requirements to quality for services.
The clinic is not accepting new patients at this time. Continue to check back for information on when the clinic will be accepting new patients.
Hours:Services by appointment only. Patients who qualify will be scheduled for the first available appointment.
Family Health Centers, Inc.
Address:3310 Magnolia St.
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone:(803) 531-6900
Fax:(803) 831-6907
Website:
Counties:Orangeburg, Calhoun, Bamberg and upper Dorchester.
Services:Dental Services include: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and teeth whitening. The Dental Department at Family Health Center, Inc. sees both child and adult patients. Dental services are only available at the Orangeburg location.
Payment:Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, Cigna and other insurances. Patients may qualify for a sliding fee scale discount based on income and family size.
Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
CHARLESTON COUNTY
East Cooper Community Outreach
Address:1145 Six Mile Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-8898
Phone:(843) 849-9220
Fax:(843) 849-0943
Website:
Dental Clinic
Dina Walker, Dental Clinic Manager
Phone:(843) 416-7140
Other staff:Leslie White, Dental Assistant
Barb Lacey, Dental Hygienist
Drema Lindeman, Dental Receptionist
County:East Cooper Residency Required
*7/10/12 – Received a grant to expand dental services to Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley counties.
With a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield and assistance from partners, MUSC College of Dental Medicine and Trident Technical College of Dental Hygiene, ECCO has organized a preventative and restorative clinic. Local dentists volunteer their time on a weekly basis giving clients access to dental exams, treatment plans, fillings, and cleanings.
Services:Free dental services: exam, health screening, x-rays, extractions, and referrals.
Hours:Emergency Extraction Clinic
Tuesday & Thursday, first come-first serve; sign in at 3:30 p.m.
Ten (10) patients only; no children, no residency requirements. Must have no dental insurance/no Medicaid. Do not write prescriptions for pain meds.
My Sisters Smile Program
Website:
Services:This program is designed for men and women actively enrolled in rehabilitation programs, referral-only basis. Provides dental care to women to who are victims of domestic violence, to women and men who are disabled or in crisis and currently unable to afford necessary dental care, and to women and men who are actively involved in counseling and rehabilitation programs for addictions and/or prostitution.
Hours:Tuesdays, 9 am to 12 pm, by appointment.
Who:For Client’s referred by My Sister’s House, the Magdalene House, Bounce Back, SC Strong, or by one of the following supporting agencies: St. Andrews Mt. Pleasant, East Cooper Community Outreach, Christ Our King Catholic Church, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, and the Exchange Club of Charleston.
How:Must get a referral from one of the above agencies and e-mail request to: . Must provide contact information for referring agency along with request.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
DARLINGTONCOUNTY
Free Medical Clinic of DarlingtonCounty
Address:203 Grove St.
Darlington, SC 29532
Phone:(843) 398-0060
Fax:(843) 398-0401
Website:
County:Darlington
Registration:Must be interviewed for eligibility in advance. Information is required to bring to interview. Eligibility recertification will occur every six (6) months. See website or call for more information.
Hours:Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call for more information.
Revised: August 26, 2011
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
DILLONCOUNTY
Mercy Medicine Clinic
Address:500 South Coit Street
Florence, SC 29501
Phone:(843) 667-9947
Fax:(843) 667-0455
Website:
Counties:Florence and Dillon
Service:Dental care consists primarily of treatment for pain and infection as well as extractions. Have recently added dentures to list of dental services offered.
Registration:Eligibility screenings are conducted every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for services; recertification every six (6) months.
Hours:Services by appointment only. Patients who meet the income and residence guidelines will be scheduled with an appointment.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
DORCHESTERCOUNTY
East Cooper Community Outreach
Address:1145 Six Mile Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-8898
Phone:(843) 849-9220
Fax:(843) 849-0943
Website:
Dental Clinic
Dina Walker, Dental Clinic Manager
Phone:(843) 416-7140
Other staff:Leslie White, Dental Assistant
Barb Lacey, Dental Hygienist
Drema Lindeman, Dental Receptionist
County:East Cooper Residency Required
*7/10/12 – received a grant to expand dental services to Charleston, Dorchester and BerkeleyCounties.
With a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield and assistance from partners, MUSC College of Dental Medicine and Trident Technical College of Dental Hygiene, ECCO has organized a preventative and restorative clinic. Local dentists volunteer their time on a weekly basis giving clients access to dental exams, treatment plans, fillings, and cleanings.
Services:Free dental services: exam, health screening, x-rays, extractions, and referrals.
Hours:Emergency Extraction Clinic
Tuesday & Thursday, first come-first serve; sign in at 3:30 p.m.
Ten (10) patients only; no children, no residency requirements. Must have no dental insurance/no Medicaid. Do not write prescriptions for pain meds.
My Sisters Smile Program
Website:
Services:This program is designed for men and women actively enrolled in rehabilitation programs, referral-only basis. Provides dental care to women to who are victims of domestic violence, to women and men who are disabled or in crisis and currently unable to afford necessary dental care, and to women and men who are actively involved in counseling and rehabilitation programs for addictions and/or prostitution.
Hours:Tuesdays, 9 am to 12 pm, by appointment.
Who:For Client’s referred by My Sister’s House, the Magdalene House, Bounce Back, SC Strong, or by one of the following supporting agencies: St. Andrews Mt. Pleasant, East Cooper Community Outreach, Christ Our King Catholic Church, Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, and the Exchange Club of Charleston.
How:Must get a referral from one of the above agencies and e-mail request to: . Must provide contact information for referring agency along with request.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
FLORENCECOUNTY
Mercy Medicine Clinic
Address:500 South Coit Street
Florence, SC 29501
Phone:(843) 667-9947
Fax:(843) 667-0455
Website:
Counties:Florence and Dillon
Service:Dental care consists primarily of treatment for pain and infection as well as extractions. Have recently added dentures to list of dental services offered.
Registration:Eligibility screenings are conducted every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary. Must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for services; recertification every six (6) months.
Hours:Services by appointment only. Patients who meet the income and residence guidelines will be scheduled with an appointment.
Revised: September 20, 2012
Free/Reduced Cost Dental Clinics in South Carolina
GREENVILLECOUNTY
Greenville Free Clinic
Address:600 Arlington Avenue
Greenville, SC 29601
Phone:(864) 232-1470
Website:
County:Greenville
Services:Acute Dental Services: limited to symptomatic extractions and treatments of infections for age 18+.
Restorative Dental Services (including fillings): current patients may schedule visits for a limited availability of restorative visits.
Dental Hygiene: current patients may schedule visits at front reception desk during Greenville Tech school term schedule.
Clinic cannot provide complex restorative dental care (root canals, crowns, dentures, etc.)
Registration:To receive services, must qualify as a patient and bring the following information:
- Patient identification (picture ID, valid drivers license, visa, passport, birth certificate) and Social Security card;
- Verification of current GreenvilleCounty residency (current bill or official correspondence I patient’s name, mortgage or rental agreement in patient’s name)
- Written verification of all current income for persons residing in a household (one month of recent paycheck stubs, income tax returns, food stamp information, SS benefits, pension records, etc.)
Eligibility verification must be updated at least annually and immediately if there are any changes. Clinic operates on “1st come 1st served” basis. Name must be placed on registration list the date of the clinic session and you must be present when the clinic sessions begin in order to be seen by medical or dental staff.
Hours:Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. during Greenville school term for dental hygiene.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Doors open for registration and daily sign-up begins at 10:00 a.m. Most patients are asked to return in the late afternoon.