The Community Free Dental Clinic is the only organization of its kind providing free dental services to low income, elderly and veterans living at or below the poverty level in Gurley, Harvest, Hazel Green, Huntsville, Madison, Meridianville, Moores Mill, Toney, New Hope, New Market, Owens Cross Roads, Redstone Arsenal, Triana in Madison County Alabama.
We know that we have truly impacted their lives. Due to the overwhelming need of our patients for extractions, this is our primary focus. In less than one month after reopening we saw 364 people. At the present time we are scheduling volunteer dentists and taking applications by appointment only. Please consider supporting the Community Free Dental Clinic.
We are open when we have a dentist who volunteers their time to work with us. We are closed most holidays and whenever Huntsville City Schools close due to inclement weather. The clinic sees patients 19 years of age or older and who are residents of Madison County. Patient eligibility is verified with two pieces of identification, one of which must have a current photograph and verification of income.
We know that we have truly impacted their lives. Due to the overwhelming need of our patients for extractions, this is our primary focus. In less than one month after reopening we saw 364 people. At the present time we are scheduling volunteer dentists and taking applications by appointment only. Please consider supporting the Community Free Dental Clinic.
We are open when we have a dentist who volunteers their time to work with us. We are closed most holidays and whenever Huntsville City Schools close due to inclement weather. The clinic sees patients 19 years of age or older and who are residents of Madison County. Patient eligibility is verified with two pieces of identification, one of which must have a current photograph and verification of income.
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The original concept, brought to life by forward thinking civic leaders, volunteers, and health professionals of Huntsville and Madison County, was designed to close the gap for underserved and low income Madison County residents who were in a dental crisis.
The response for service tripled beyond projection and now CFDC has great need for funding to continue this much needed program.
The impact of the program is not limited to tooth extractions.
Assessments by professional dental staff and registered nurses have also included biopsies of mouth tumors, blood pressure and blood sugar problems and other abnormalities.
The response for service tripled beyond projection and now CFDC has great need for funding to continue this much needed program.
The impact of the program is not limited to tooth extractions.
Assessments by professional dental staff and registered nurses have also included biopsies of mouth tumors, blood pressure and blood sugar problems and other abnormalities.
Why is the Free Dental Clinic Needed?
Alabama is the sixth poorest state in America.
The poverty level in Madison county is 13.9% of the population or about 45,000 people.
This population is largely undereducated, working paycheck to paycheck with no money left for dental care, elderly on fixed incomes in need of dentures, but unable to afford to have teeth pulled, and some homeless veterans.
All have broken, painful teeth and they can get infected gums or abscesses which are life threatening.
The bacteria can go to the heart and brain and in some cases precipitate a heart attack or stroke.
Alabama is the sixth poorest state in America.
The poverty level in Madison county is 13.9% of the population or about 45,000 people.
This population is largely undereducated, working paycheck to paycheck with no money left for dental care, elderly on fixed incomes in need of dentures, but unable to afford to have teeth pulled, and some homeless veterans.
All have broken, painful teeth and they can get infected gums or abscesses which are life threatening.
The bacteria can go to the heart and brain and in some cases precipitate a heart attack or stroke.
This cannot be answered without a dental exam.
Many times, wisdom teeth must be surgically removed or cut out.
There is no way to know for certain if the tooth must be surgically removed without an x-ray and examination.
If the teeth must be "cut out" or surgically removed, we will refer you to UAB Dental School in Birmingham for treatment.
If you wish to go ahead to UAB because you prefer to be sedated or feel you will need the wisdom teeth to be surgically removed, you may go to UAB website and become a patient or book an appointment with them.
Many times, wisdom teeth must be surgically removed or cut out.
There is no way to know for certain if the tooth must be surgically removed without an x-ray and examination.
If the teeth must be "cut out" or surgically removed, we will refer you to UAB Dental School in Birmingham for treatment.
If you wish to go ahead to UAB because you prefer to be sedated or feel you will need the wisdom teeth to be surgically removed, you may go to UAB website and become a patient or book an appointment with them.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on the donations from our sponsors.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please leave a donation today and your name will be posted to our Thank You page!
In the greater Huntsville area, there are thousands of people who desperately need dental work but are unable to afford today's prices in the dental world.
Here at the Community Free Dental Clinic, we strive to serve those people.
CFDC is currently the only free dental clinic in Madison County and we serve mostly elderly, veterans and uninsured, poor, working people.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please leave a donation today and your name will be posted to our Thank You page!
In the greater Huntsville area, there are thousands of people who desperately need dental work but are unable to afford today's prices in the dental world.
Here at the Community Free Dental Clinic, we strive to serve those people.
CFDC is currently the only free dental clinic in Madison County and we serve mostly elderly, veterans and uninsured, poor, working people.
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