Resources for Low-Income Dental Care

Many publicly funded and private trust funds provide some assistance for dental care for low-income individuals. Please understand that, as a rule, these agencies pay only a portion of the usual fee and rely upon dentists donating the remainder of their usual charges for services. For this reason not all dentists can be expected to participate in the programs listed below.

Patients must follow the requirements of the agency in order to qualify for financial assistance, as well as be prepared to pay for a portion of their care depending upon their income (except Medicaid). The involved agency will then refer qualified patients to participating dentists for evaluation and for treatment, as indicated.

Colorado Medicaid
105 North Spruce
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 636-0000
Low-income, family financial evaluation required through Social Services. General dental care for children under the age of 18. Over the age of 18, only for the treatment of infection.

Peak Vista Community Health Center
3400 Printers Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: 475-0783
Low-income, family financial evaluation required. CHC accepts Medicaid and sliding-fee schedule, depending upon qualifying low income.

Friends of Man
Contact: 1-303-337-4377
Agency is located in Denver. Committee evaluation on a case-by-case basis. Required completion of application and review by committee. Patient will be required to pay a determined portion of the fees.

Kids In Need of Dentistry (KIND)
Contact: 227-1018
Children of indigent parents. Application required.

Melvin Turner Trust
Contact: Headstart - Community Partnership for Child Development
635-1536 x219 Mary Skatberg
Funded by the Colorado Springs Dental Society to provide dental care for Head Start children and their siblings. Qualification is through enrollment in the Head Start or through the Community Health Center

Old Age Pensioners Program
Contact: 444-8060
State of Colorado funded program. Long-term residency and low income requirements. Patient may need to pay a portion for dental treatment.

Silver Key Senior Services
Contact: 633-1521
Seniors on low/fixed incomes. Financial evaluation required. Limited financial assistance for dental care.

Trimble Fund
Contact: 634-7360
Committee evaluation on a case-by-case basis based on need. Required completion of application and review by committee.