- Donated Dental Services for Disabled, Elderly and Chronically Ill (DDS)
- Dentists in Missouri volunteer to provide free dental care for eligible applicants.
- If you have a permanent disability, are over 65 years old, or are medically compromised and do not have enough money to pay for dental care, you may qualify for free treatment.
- Due to high demand, some counties fill their appointment slots very early and close to additional patients.
- Veterans who meet eligibility guidelines may apply to the program even if your county is closed.
- If you have documentation from a physician stating that you cannot receive medical treatment due to your dental condition, you can apply for the program even if your county is closed.
- Elks Mobile Dental Program
- Provides free basic dental care in different regions of Missouri for children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Veterans may also qualify for dental care.
- Families or individuals in financial distress can also qualify after being referred for care by a local Elks lodge.
- Midwest Special Needs Trust
- Midwest Special Needs Trust Charitable Grant Program provides small financial assistance grants to impoverished residents of Missouri who have a disability determined by the Social Security Administration.
- The maximum grant award is $1500. Grants may be requested for medical and dental care, rehabilitative services or equipment, educational assistance, specialized transportation, and other needs not covered by public benefits or available through other community programs.
- Smiles Change Lives - Braces for Children
- An orthodontic non-profit organization dedicated to helping children from low-income families receive braces at a reduced cost. The applicant must be between the ages of 10-18.
- Services are donated by trusted orthodontists who volunteer their time and efforts.
- Medicaid (MO HealthNet) covers dental care. Who can apply for Medicaid? Your age, income, health and needs will determine if you will get Medicaid. You may get Medicaid if you are:
- Age 65 and older.
- A parent or caretaker with a child under age 19.
- Age 0 to 18.
- An adult age 19 to 64 without a disability.
- A pregnant woman (including unborn child).
- A woman under age 65 with breast or cervical cancer.
- A person with disabilities.
- A blind or visually impaired adult.
If you do not have Medicaid, apply for MO HealthNet.
Do you need transportation to a dental appointment? Medicaid can help get you to your appointment with Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT).
You will be required to complete a yearly renewal which will check to see if you are still eligible for MO HealthNet. Typically, your renewal will be due around the anniversary of when your MO HealthNet coverage began. For example, if you were approved for MO HealthNet in June, your renewal will be due in June each year. If you do not return your information by your deadline, you may lose your coverage.
