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Listings for Dental Resources / Low-Cost Dental Options
Dental Resources
There is a huge demand for affordable dental services in the Tucson community. If your dental need is the result of an accident or medical condition, contact your primary medical provider first to determine if any dental services are covered by medical insurance. Be sure to practice due diligence as an informed consumer before engaging in extensive and expensive dental work. Check out the professional affiliation, background and references of the dentist or clinic you select. Ask for recommendations from friends or relatives whose judgment you trust. It is a good idea to ask about payment plans. Some dental offices offer discounts for cash payments, some offer discounts for older adults, and others offer monthly payment plans.
Low-Cost Dental Options
Dentistry is expensive, especially for older adults. Dental care is not covered under Medicare, and therefore many older adults end up paying astronomical out of pocket prices for dental procedures. Additionally, because the cost is so high, many older adults also skip routine preventative check-ups, leading to more serious health outcomes. These low-cost options can help to bridge the gap and provide dental services.
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Arizona Oncology Foundation - West
2625 N. Craycroft Rd., Suite 215
Tucson, AZ 85712
(520) 324-2840
Fax: (520) 797-4502description
Arizona Oncology Foundation provides cancer patients and their families with dental and other supportive services in Tucson.
business hours
M - TH 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; FRI 9 AM - 1 PM
Coyote Dental
description
Free referral service to qualified dentists in Mexico. Coyote Dental was founded by a 2nd generation American dentist who vets each dental office to ensure we work with The Best offices. Our offices are located in border towns and resort locations.
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
costs
At your appointment the dentist will do a full-mouth panoramic x-ray ($15) and a full-mouth examination (n/c) then discuss the diagnosis and treatment recommended.
Dental Lifeline Network - Arizona
1800 15th St., Ste. 100
Denver , CO 80202
(480) 850-1474
Fax: (833) 392-1849description
Dental Lifeline Network, Donated Dental Services (DDS) program, provides comprehensive dental treatment to eligible patients through a network of volunteers. Applicants must lack adequate income to pay for dental care, have a permanent disability, are an older adult age 65 or older, or qualify as medically fragile. DDS has lengthy waiting lists, so please visit the website program page to see if applications are currently being accepted.
Desert Senita Community Health Center
description
Desert Senita Community Health Center provides low-cost dental care to those who qualify for the sliding fee program or AHCCCS.
We provide health and wellness services which include medical , lab & x-ray, behavioral health, pharmacy, Wic Program and community outreach.
service area
Ajo
business hours
M - Th 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Closed for lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
El Rio Health - Grant Health Center
El Rio Health
Grant Health Center
3655 E. Grant Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 670-3909
Fax: (520) 309-2560description
El Rio Health Grant Health Center provides adult and family medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, radiology, and lab services.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm; Sat 8am-4pm
costs
El Rio Health takes most types of insurance, including AHCCCS-Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance based on household income and size.
El Rio Health Center of Opportunity Health Center
El Rio Health
4550 S. Palo Verde Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(520) 670-3909
http://elrio.org/location/center-of-opportunitydescription
El Rio Health Center of Opportunity Health Center provides medical services, including adult medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, dental, radiology, and lab services.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm (Closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm)
costs
El Rio Health takes most types of insurance, including AHCCCS-Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance based on household income and size.
El Rio Health Cherrybell Health Center
El Rio Health
Cherrybell
1230 S. Cherrybell Stravenue
Tucson, AZ 85713
(520) 670-3909
Fax: (520) 309-2560description
El Rio Health Cherrybell Health Center provides medical services including adult and family medicine, behavioral health, dental, radiology and lab, pharmacy, and special immunology services including HIV/AIDS treatment.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Mon - Fri 7am-8pm
costs
El Rio Health takes most types of insurance, including AHCCCS-Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance based on household income and size.
El Rio Health Northwest Health Center
El Rio Health Northwest Health Center
Northwest Health Center
320 W. Prince Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 670-3909
http://elrio.org/location/northwest/description
El Rio Health Northwest Health Center provides adult and family medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, midwifery, radiology, and lab services.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
costs
El Rio Health takes most types of insurance, including AHCCCS-Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance based on household income and size.
El Rio Health Southeast Health Center
El Rio Health
Southwest Health Center
6950 E. Golf Links
Tucson, AZ 85730
(520) 670-3909
http://elrio.org/location/southeastdescription
El Rio Health Southeast Health Center provides medical services, including adult and family medicine, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, midwifery, physical therapy, radiology, and lab services.
service area
Tucson
business hours
Mon-Fri 7am-8pm Sat 8am-4pm
costs
El Rio Health takes most types of insurance, including AHCCCS-Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance based on household income and size.
I Smile - East
description
At iSmile Dentistry, we specialize in working with patients of all ages and dental care needs. We provide Preventative Dentistry, Routine Cleanings/ Fluoride, Dental Restorations, Crowns / Veneers, Dentures, Space Maintainers (Orthodontic)
Digital X-Rays, Composite Fillings, Extractions, Sealants and Periodontics
service area
Tucson