Dental Health

Progressive public health efforts are providing dental care, hygiene assessment, education and treatment. Especially targeted are children in Buncombe County and the western region who ohave had limited or no access to dental care. Sharing this responsibility with the dental community has increased availability of treatment for children and adults and has increased awareness for the need of additioanl dental treatment services.

• Routine cleanings, exams, x-rays operative (fillings) and extractions
• Dental health programs for school and community groups
• Dental screening and referral services

Emergency services provided for Buncombe County adults include extractions (tooth removal).

Clients who come to the Health Center without an appointment are directed to a telephone in the lobby to access the scheduling center. If an appointment is not available, the patient (or parent) may speak to a Registered Nurse for advice.

The Adults call our clinic (250-5011) at 7:30 AM, in order to obtain one of the 5 appointment slots, for that afternoon. They are advised to check in on the first floor (DSS Access), no later than 12:30pm (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri). They must check in by 8:00am on Wednesdays. Then, they are given paperwork to fill out and are ready to be seen by the Emergency Dentist by 1:15pm (M, T, Th, Fri) or 8:15am (Wed).

The Parents of Children call our clinic (250-5011) at 8:00am, in order to obtain one of 3 appointment slots for later that morning (11:15am), from Monday - Thursday. On Fridays, we have half of the staff working, due to the FLEX Schedule. Therefore, up to 2 appointment slots are available at 11:15 AM.

However, Parents are advised to have their children at the check-in area (First Floor-DSS Access) no later than 10:30am. After check-in, they report to the Dental Clinic for the filling out of papers and are ready to see the Dentist by 11:15am.

• Current Medicaid Card, if client has Medicaid
• Any documents pertinent to guardianship of a child under 21 years old
• A copy of previous dental records and x-rays, if new to the Buncombe County area
• Information regarding a significant Medical Condition
• A current list of Medications
• If Pregnant, a note from current Physician stating whether or not x-rays may be taken, and the type of dental treatment allowed, including anesthesia, and the type of prescription medications that are allowed to be given to patient
• Identification (e.g. - Driver's license, School I.D. Card)

• Children in Buncombe County
  • Medicaid Insurance
  • North Carolina Health Choice Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance will not be accepted
• Children outside of Buncombe County
  • Pay for 100% of services - must bring a $60.00 deposit (beginning July 1, 2003)
  • Medicaid Insurance
  • North Carolina Health Choice Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance will not be accepted
• Adults in Buncombe County
  • Emergency Services Only
  • Pay for 100% of services - must bring a $45.00
    Emergency Services Fee (Clients will be evaluated on a Sliding Fee Scale, if qualified)
  • Medicaid Insurance
  • Private Dental Insurance will not be accepted
• Adults outside of Buncombe County
  Emergency Dental Services are not offered for adults living outside of the Buncombe County area