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THE PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION, at
has free/reduced-fee clinic directory, resource center and more. The following clinics were listed in their free/low-cost directory:
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES – ALMA ILLERY MEDICAL CENTER
7227 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
412-244-4700
Services — general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility — care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES
HILL HOUSE HEALTH CENTER
1835 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-0937
General dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics. Care will be provided to anyone in need. Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment methods.
DONATED DENTAL SERVICES – WESTERN PA
907 West Street, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
412-243-4866
412-683-9158 fax
888-683-9158
Services — major dental treatment, including oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility — senior citizens and disabled or chronically ill children and adults who have demonstrated a financial need (uses 150% of the poverty level = currently approximately $15,000/yr for an individual); no dental insurance; no significant savings; must require major dental treatment
Fees — free
Area Served — Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland counties
EAST LIBERTY FAMILY HEALTH
Lincoln Lemington Family Health Care Center
7171 Churchland St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 361-8284
Services — general dentistry
Patient Eligibility — care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options
Area Served — Pittsburgh and the surrounding area (Note: bus tickets are furnished upon request)
PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES – MANCHESTER HEALTH CENTER
1014 Sheffield Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-231-6700
Services — general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics
Patient Eligibility — will provide care to anyone in need
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans and other payment options
PRIMARY HEALTH SERVICES – RANKIN FAMILY HEALTH FACILITY
300 Rankin Boulevard
Rankin, PA 15104
412-351-4555
Services — general dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility — care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment methods
Area Served — southeastern Allegheny County
STO-ROX NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
710 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-771-6460
Services — general dentistry, oral surgery and periodontics
Patient Eligibility — care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options
Area Served — McKees Rocks Borough and Stowe Township
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE STUDENT DENTAL CLINIC
3501 Terrace Street, Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-648-8616
Services — All, including a walk-in emergency clinic
Patient Eligibility — No criteria
Fees — Fee for service, some procedures require a down payment
Medical Assistance and other insurances are accepted
Reduced fees are available for low-income patients
Emergency services have different fees
Area Served — Allegheny County
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FREE HEALTH CARE CENTER
212 Ninth Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-456-6911
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Patients are seen by appointment only.
Free care regardless of patient’s religious orientation.
To receive free medical or dental services, you must first be determined eligible for care. If you qualify, these dental services may be available to you: Exams and Xrays, Cleanings, Fillings, Single Crowns, Root Canals, Extractions, Partial & Full Dentures, Periodontal Treatment.