The Dental Assistance Program links low-income, uninsured and underinsured clients with dental providers throughout the county. TWC staff assists clients in securing needed dental services and the funding necessary to provide them. Dentists are recruited annually to provide care at a reduced cost. Staff also works closely with the Loveland Community Health Clinic and Fort Collins Family Dental Clinic to meet the increasing need for dental care. Services provided include:

• Acute Dental Care for a client experiencing pain, swelling, bleeding, or fever/infection.
• Prevention, Education and Dental Cleanings
• Dentures/Partials
• Extended Dental Care for non-acute needs such as fillings and extractions
• Prescription assistance referral

History

• Began in 1990 in response to a growing need for dental care for uninsured individuals

Outreach

• Community Partners
• Community Events and Newsletters
• Subsidized and low-income housing
• Surrounding rural communities
• Word of Mouth

Education:

• Dental Hygiene
• Informational Materials
• Goody Bags

Connection to Care:

• Connect to appropriate dentist for care
  • Acute
  • Fillings/Extractions/Root Canals
  • Dentures and Partials
  • Cleanings and Evaluations
• Connect to other WRC services
  • Client Assistance Funds
  • Health Care Assistance
  • Program Community Access Program
• Navigation
  • Funding Assistance
  • Interpretation
  • Follow-up