07/08/2010
Affordable Dental Clinics Listing
Middle Tennessee
AFFORDABLE DENTAL OF TENNESSEE
DICKSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
328 22ND Ave. N./Nashville, TN 37203
English 615-340-8500
Spanish 615-340-8502
Hours:
Monday 10 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am – 12 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1 pm – 5 pm
Friday 10 am – 7 pm
2nd and 4th Saturday 9 am – 12 pm
301 West End Ave/. Dickson, TN 37055
615-446-2839
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 am
 Serving Dickson and surrounding counties
 Provides all services for children
 Adults seen for emergency extractions only (up
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Serving all counties and all ages
For profit clinic with reduced fees
All insurance except TennCare
Comprehensive and emergency dental services
provided
Bilingual Staff
AFFORDABLE DENTURES
932 Allen Road/Nashville, TN 37214
615-871-9339
201 Gum Branch Rd./Burns, TN 37029
615-441-3678
Hours: Office opens at 8:00 am
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Serving all counties
For profit clinic with reduced fees for dentures
and denture repairs
Extractions and implants available
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DOWNTOWN CLINIC FOR THE
HOMELESS/UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH
SERVICES
526 8th Ave. S./Nashville, TN 37203
615-256-0197
Hours:
Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 5 pm
Fri. 8 am – 12 pm
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CAYCE FAMILY CLINIC/UNITED
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES
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617 South 8 St./Nashville, TN 37206
615-226-1695
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 4 pm
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Serving all counties age 9 and up only
Non-profit government agency
Discounted flat rate fees
Does not accept private insurance or TennCare for
patients age 20 and under
By appointment
Comprehensive dental services provided
No emergency care or walk-ins
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2 per day; must call for an appointment at 7:30am
By appointment
Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under
Adults charged a minimum of $5, then sliding
scale fees
No Walk-Ins
Serving homeless adults only ( Must provide proof
that you are homeless)
Non-profit government agency
Free clinic
Walk-ins accepted for pain only from
8 am – 10 am and 1 pm – 2 pm
Exams/extractions/fillings/cleanings
GOOD SAMARITAN CLINIC
346 Union St./Clarksville, TN 37040
931-648-2444
Hours: Varies depending on availability of volunteer/call for
appointment
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Serving all counties ages 18 & up only
Non-profit clinic by volunteer dentists
Free clinic
Extractions only/no 3rd molars
INTERFAITH DENTAL CLINIC
1721 Patterson St./Nashville, TN 37203
615-329-4790
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 8 am – 5 pm
Thurs. 8 am – 8 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
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Counties served: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson,
Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and
Wilson- All ages
Provides comprehensive dental care to lowincome, working, uninsured people, their children
and the elderly
Non-profit clinic/volunteer dental providers
Program by application (provide proof
of employment unless you are age 65 or
older, proof of address, social security card/valid
Tennessee driver’s license)
Fees based on income and payment due at time of
service
By appointment only after approval of application
Accept TennCare for patients age 20 and under
LENTZ PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
311 23rd Ave. N. /Nashville, TN 37203
615-340-5601
Hours: Tues. – Fri. 8 am – 3:30 pm
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Davidson county residents only ages 20 and under
Non-profit government clinic
Sliding fee scale
By appointment only
Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under
Comprehensive dental services provided
Emergencies accepted but must call first
MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH CENTER
1035 14th Ave. N./Nashville, TN 37243
615-327-9400
Hours:
Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 8 pm
Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
Sat. 9 am – 1 pm
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MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH CENTER
230 Dover Rd./Clarksville, TN 37042
931-648-1900
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
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MEHARRY GPR DENTAL CLINIC
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd./Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6297
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 4:30 pm
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Serving all counties
Appointment required
Walk-ins hours Mon. – Thurs. 8 am – 10 am &
1 pm -2 pm
Reduced fees
Accepts most insurance including TennCare for
patients age 20 and under
Dental residents provide care
Serving all counties and all ages
Non-profit government clinic
Sliding fee scale for the uninsured
All major insurance accepted including TennCare for
patients age 20 and under
Walk-ins accepted daily on a 1st come, 1st serve basis
before 8 am
Comprehensive dental services provided
No oral surgery
No orthodontics
Serving all counties
Serving adults and some children
Non-profit government clinic
Sliding fee scale for the uninsured
All major insurance accepted including TennCare for
patients age 20 and under
Walk-ins accepted daily on a 1st come, 1st serve basis
starting at 7:30 am
Comprehensive dental services provided
MEHARRY SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
STUDENT CLINIC
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd./Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6669
Hours: Appointments at 9 am & 1 pm
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Serving all counties ages 4 & up
Reduced fees (1/3 of private practice fees)
Accepts insurance and TennCare for patients age 20
and under
Students provide comprehensive dental services
No emergency care seen in student clinic
Emergency care available at Metropolitan Nashville
General Hospital @ Meharry
615-341-4357
MEHARRY ORTHODONTIC CLINIC
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd./Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6303
 Serves all counties
 Braces only
Reduced fees
MEHARRY ORAL SURGERY CLINIC
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd./Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6844
RUTHERFORD COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
100 W. Burton St./ Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-898-7880
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
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Serving Rutherford and surrounding counties; patients
age 20 and under
Sliding Fee scale
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Serves all counties
Reduced fees
Accepts most insurance including TennCare for
patients age 20 and under
Extractions/implants/IV sedation
MONTGOMERY COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CLINIC/UNITED
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH SERVICES
330 Pageant Lane/ Clarksville, TN 37040
931-648-5747
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
107 Charles E. Davis Blvd./Nashville, TN 37210
615-726-1807
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
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Serving Montgomery and surrounding counties;
patients age 20 and under
Sliding Scale Fees
Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under
No emergency care
Walk – In accepted, but patient must call first;
Adults leave name and number and they will see
if you can be worked in
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Serving populations in all counties age 3 and up
Non-profit government agency
Discounted flat rate fees
Accepts insurance including TennCare for patients age
20 and under
By appointment
Comprehensive dental care provided
Walk-ins accepted from 8 am – 10 am and
1 pm – 2 pm
ROBERTSON COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPT. OF DENTAL HYGIENE
806 S. Brown St./ Springfield, TN 37172
615-384-0208
Hours: Mon- Fri 8am-4:30pm
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd./Nashville, TN 37209
615-963-5791
Serving all counties
Hours: Vary per semester
Fall: 9 am – 11:30 am Mon. and Wed.
Spring: 9 am – 11:30 am & 1 pm – 4:15 pm Mon. and Wed.
Summer: Tues. and Thurs. afternoons for the month of June
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Serving Robertson and surrounding counties;
patients age 21 and under
Dentist only available Thurs. and Fri.
Sliding fee scale
Accepts TennCare only
Provides basic services
Must call first for walk-ins
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Prophys, x-rays, sealants and deep cleaning only at
reduced fees
Patient must be available for a minimum of 4 to 5
visits as this work is done by students for a grade.
Patient must commit to multiple appointments.
Call for an appointment.
Accepts no dental insurance.
Accepts ages 4 and up.
Reduced fees
VINE STREET COMMUNITY HEALTH
CLINIC
WILLIAMSON COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
601 Benton Avenue/Nashville, TN/37204
615-292-9770
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am – 6pm; Saturday 8:30am – 4pm
1324 West Main St./Franklin, TN 37064
615-794-1542
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
 Serving Williamson and surrounding
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Serves All counties
Sliding fee scale
Comprehensive dental care provided
Accepts insurance and no dental insurance
Must bring proof of income; those on
disability and unemployment accepted.
Accepts Walk-Ins/Emergency
WILSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
927 E. Baddour Parkway/ Lebanon, TN 37087
615-443-2021
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
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Davidson Counties; patients age 5 to 20
Sliding Fees
By appointment
Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and
under; no CoverKids
No Walk-Ins
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counties;
patients age 20 and under
Sliding fee scale
Comprehensive dental care provided
Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under
Walk-Ins accepted, but patient must call first
Miscellaneous Services:
TENNESSEE DONATED DENTAL SERVICES
Operated by the National Foundation of Dentistry for the
Handicapped
1-888-623-2780
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Serving all counties
No emergency or routine care
Treatment is free and is a one time opportunity
by application
Requirements:
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Must have a disability severe enough to prevent
gainful employment, or be elderly or medically
compromised
Must be without financial resources to pay for
care and without dental insurance
There is a waiting list
Must complete application
Treatment provided by private dentists that donate
their time in their own office
Note: Not currently accepting applications at this
time. You may check periodically to see if they
are resuming enrollment by calling or on their
website www.nfdh.org
REMOTE AREA MEDICAL
1834 Beech Street/Knoxville, TN 37920
865-579-1530
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Serving all counties
Non-profit, volunteer, airborne relief corps
Provides free care
Emergency extractions, restorations, cleanings and
fluoride treatments
For locations of services, please call or you may check
the schedule online at www.ramusa.org
TENNCARE
To determine if you qualify call:
Family Assistance Service Center
English 1-866-311-4287
Spanish 1-866-311-4290
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Serving all counties
Provides comprehensive dental care to those
qualifying under age 21
East Tennessee:
Cherokee Health Systems, Inc.
180 Emory Road/ Blaine, TN 37709
English 865-933-4110
Website: CherokeeHealth.org
Hours:
By appointment. On- call 24 hours
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Serving Knox County and surrounding counties
Children and Adults
Only uninsured
Sliding fees based on income; minimum $15.00
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic
312 Prince Street/ Sevierville, TN 37862
865-774-7684
www.moutainhope.org
Hours: By appointment only/ waiting list
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Serving all Sevierville patients
Sliding Scale Fees
Uninsured only
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Cherokee Health Systems
Morgan County Health Council, Inc.
6530 West Andrew Johnson Highway/Talbot, TN 37877
423-587-7337
CherokeeHealth.com
Hours:
24-hour Emergency
224 Old Mill Rd./ Wartburg, TN 37887
423-346-6201 ext. 24
Hours: Varies
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Safety net provider; anyone that needs care,
insured or uninsured
East Tennessee
Co-pay sliding scale with minimum $15 dollar fee
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Serving all persons within Morgan County
Sliding fees/eligibility required
Emergency care provided only on referral basis
Interfaith Health Clinic
Community Health of East Tennessee (Formerly
315 Gill Avenue/Knoxville, TN 37917
865-846-7330 fax: 865-546-6643
 Serving all Tennessee Residents
 Must be working
 Uninsured only
 Comprehensive dental care and health services
 Patients must have no medical insurance and are
REACHS, Inc.)
502 W. Central Ave. Suite 1/La Follette, TN 37766
423-562-1156
Website: www.REACHS.org
Hours: Mon. – Wed. 8 am – 5 pm
Thurs. 8 am – 8 pm
Fri. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
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not eligible for TennCare
Sliding Fee Scale
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Counties served: Campbell and surrounding
Most insurance accepted; sliding fee scale
Keystone Dental Care, Inc.
ETSU Community Partnership Center
Trinity Health Ministries, Inc, Dental Clinic
603 Bert Street/ Johnson City, TN 37601
423-232-7919
Hours: Varies by available volunteers
1127 East Lamar Alexander Parkway/ Maryville, TN 37804
865-681-0770
Hours: Mon. and Tues. 8am-5pm appointment only
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Serving all East Tennessee
21 and up
Uninsured only
No emergency care
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Blount County
Proof of residence required
Emergency and Uninsured
Walks-Ins not accepted
Uninsured only
Volunteer Ministry Center
511 North Broadway/Knoxville, TN 37917
865-524-3926
Hours: Appointments at 9 am & 1 pm
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Serving Knox County
For homeless with no I.D
Limited Care
Northeast Tennessee:
Friends in Need Health Center, Inc.
Al Wargo Executive Director
102 East Ravine Road, Suite, 202, Kingsport, TN 37660
423-224-5628 or 423-246-0010
Website: www.friendsinneed.org
Hours:
Stop by our clinics at 1105 W. Stone Drive or 102 E.
Ravine and pick up an application.
Return the completed application with ALL of the
required documents back to our medical clinic.
Turn in all required documents when dropping off
your application:
 Picture identification (such as a driver’s license)
 Recent telephone or electric bill with your name
and address on it
 Social Security cards for all household members
 Last two pay stubs for all income earners in your
household
 Copy of last year’s income tax return
Letters from any government agencies such as TennCare
or the Department of Human Services.
Application will not be processed until all documents are
received.
 Serving the employed and uninsured of Sullivan
and Hawkins County
Healing Hands Health Center
210 Memorial Dr., Bristol, TN 27620
423-652-0260 Fax: 423-652-0694
Website: www.healinghandshealthcenter.org
Service Area- Bristol, TN and Bristol, Virginia, Bluff City and
Blountville, TN
Population Served- Uninsured and employed of Greater Bristol
Area
Hours:
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Application Process
Free Clinic
Accepts most insurance including TennCare
Dental residents provide care
Southeast Tennessee
Southside/Dodson Avenue Community Health
Center
Southside:
100 East 37th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37410
423-778-2700 Fax: 423-778-2713
Dodson Avenue:
1200 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-778-2800 Fax: 423-778-2806
Website: http://www.erlanger.org/communityhealth/events.asp
Population Served: Residents of Tri-State Region; this includes
Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama
931-648-1900
Hours: Mon. 8am-7pm, Thurs. 8am-5pm, and Fri. 8am-4pm
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Reduced fee under federal guidelines
Co-pay is due at time of service
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department
921 E. Third Stret Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-209-8100
Website:
http://health.hamilton.org/ClinicalServices/DS/Clident .htm
Population Served: Residents of Hamilton County, TN
Hours: By Appointment Only 8am-4pm Monday-Friday
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Children with or without TennCare and resident adults
Co-Pays due at the time of service
Sliding fee scale based on poverty level
West Tennessee:
Christ Community Health Services
3362 S. Third Street, Memphis, TN 38109
901-271-6371 Fax: 901-255-0070 appt hotline: 901-127-6000
Chickasaw Dental Clinic
2877 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN
901-324-0093
Website: www.christcommunityhealth.org
Population Served: Residents of Memphis and Shelby County,
uninsured and medically underserved
Eligibility Requirements: TennCare recipients under 21, some
commercially insured, and self-pay sliding fee based upon
income
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Co-Pay due at the time of service
Serving patients of all ages
No minimum fee
Premiums based on income and family size for
TennCare; standard enrollees only
By appointment only
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
875 Union Avenue/Memphis, TN 38163
Website: www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/PAtients/Patients.html
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-12:00, and 1:00pm-5:00pm
 Serving patients of all areas and all ages
 Patient must attend screening appointment before
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being accepted for treatment
Patient must complete application to be accepted
(acceptance not guaranteed)
Insurance accepted
TennCare accepted for patients age 20 and under
Children must be accompanied by legal guardian
Church Health Center
The Health Loop-Midsouth
1210 Peabody Avenue Memphis, TN 37104
901-272-7170
Website: www.churchhealthcenter.org
Population Served: Uninsured working residents of Shelby
County
615-726-1807
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
Dana Varges
409 Ayers Street Memphis, TN 38105
901-515-5601 fax: 901-526-6668
Population Served: Medicaid eligible, TennCare, Uninsured(self
pay)
Service Area: Tennessee
Eligibility Requirements: Medicaid (TN) patients and TennCare
Enrollees under 21 years
Premiums: For TennCare Patients: based on income and family size
as set by TennCare standards.
Co-pays: Paid to provider. TennCare insure with income are based
on poverty level as set by TennCare standards. Uninsured (no
TennCare) are based on services provided. Minimum Fee: $15.00
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Must be patient of the Medical Clinic
17 or younger, or still in high school, must be
uninsured or with TennCare
18 years or older must be working and uninsured
Men must work 30 hrs/week; Women must work
20hrs/week
Sole care giver of child 6 years or younger does
not have to meet requirements
Walk-Ins only for immediate care (uninsured
only)
Memphis Health Center
Dr. Phyllis Branch, Dental Director
360 E.H. Crump Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38126
901-261-2000
Website: www.memphishealthcenter.org
Service Area: Shelby and Fayette Counties
Population Served: All insured and uninsured
Eligibility requirements: All patients served regardless of
income level
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Co-pays: $25.00
Sliding fee scales based on family size and
income
Minimum Fee: $25