Anyone in the state that is elderly or handicapped can call Donated Dental Services and apply to participate: (800) 946-6016. There is also a DDS program specifically for Acadiana called 232-HELP/211. For more information, click the link above or call (337) 232-4357.
Another option is the LSUHSC School of Dentistry, however, there is a cost associated with the dental care. However, the fees are offered at a reduced rate compared to private practices. Visit the LSUHSC School of Dentistry website or click here for contact and patient information.
Southwest LAEducation and
ReferralCenter(SLERC)
337-232-4357 Located at: 439 Heymann Blvd.,
Lafayette,
LA
The center is an information and referral service for Health and Human Services and for Social Services.
Health Care Clinic
337-235-2299 Located at: 1317 Jefferson Street,
Lafayette,
LA70501 Hours:8:30 a.m.-5:30 Monday - Thursday and 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday, closed from noon-1 p.m. daily
The clinic provides medical services every Tuesday and Thursday and dental services every Thursday for Lafayette residents only of low to moderate income who are working but do not have health insurance. To receive treatment, you must bring the following items with you:
Most recent pay stub Proof of income for all members of the household
Photo ID
Utility bill or other official mail with your name and address
Your most recent 1040 tax return
Social Security numbers of all immediate family members
*Everyone applying to the clinic over the age of 18 MUST be employed. Please note: the clinic does NOT do physicals for work or school.
St. Bernadette's Clinic 337-267-1437
Location: Bishop Edward J. O’Donnell Building at 409
St. John Street,
Lafayette,
Louisiana70501
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (closed daily from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Currently, the dental clinic is only able to perform extractions (tooth removal) on
Lafayette residents who are uninsured or under-insured. However, the clinic can treat anyone experiencing pain due to an abscess or other tooth infection, regardless of parish residence.
Appointments are not needed for evaluation or treatment (unless extraction is needed). To receive treatment, patients should bring a photo ID and their medications to the clinic during its hours of operation. Extractions are performed, by appointment ONLY, on Fridays. There is currently a waiting list for extractions. The clinic staff will make arrangements for future treatment with qualifying patients at the time of their visit. For additional information, please contact the clinic at 337-267-1437.
Central
Huey P. Long Outpatient Clinic building in Alexandria
318-483-7186 Located at:EnglandAirport Hours: Monday through Thursday from
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Restorative and surgical procedures and prophies.
Greater Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Community Clinic 225-769-3377 Location/Hours:
1. Every Monday and Tuesday from
4 p.m. to
7 p.m. at
Family Roadin
Baton Rouge, which is located at
323 East Airport Ave.
2. The first and third Tuesday of each month from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the
FirstBaptistChurch, which is located at 1217
South Burnside Ave. in Gonzales.
3. The first and third Tuesday of each month from
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Livingston Town Hall, which is located on 20550 Circle Drive in Livingston, La.
Appointments are not needed at any of screening locations.
To qualify for medical and dental services:
• Applicant must be currently employed and work a minimum 30 hours each week.
• Need to have worked the last 10 out of 12 months.
• Cannot have any medical or dental insurance of any kind, or receive any kind of assistances such as Medicaid.
• Must meet an income guideline that will discussed at the first screening meeting.
To receive treatment, applicant must bring:
• Most recent federal income tax statement
• The two most current paycheck stubs
• Photo ID
• Proof of residency, such as a utility bill
New Orleans
Good Samaritans Ministry (Slidell)
Call 985-641-6421 for an appointment. We refer selected people each month.
**Best time to call is the 1st day of the month because the patients are selected for treatment on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Veterans Affairs Clinic (Outpatient Clinic) 504-412-3700 Baton Rouge: Located on Essen; (504) 412-3700 Mandeville: 812 Park Ave.; (225)761-3400
The Mobile Tooth Bus *Appointment only. Call 504-342-7874 to schedule an appointment. Located at: Children’s Hospital
We provide dental care to people ages 21 and under at no cost for families that qualify. To qualify, a family must meet 350% of the federal poverty guidelines (Example: A household of four with an income of $70,000/year would still qualify.) We do require that applicants who qualify for LaChip receiving treatment complete a LaChip application within 90 days of treatment. We visit nine specific locations by appointment only. We see emergencies the same day.
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday
Northeast
S.D. Hill Dental Clinic 318-651-0041
1805 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Quachita Parish Health Unit 318-361-7370 Located at:1650 Desiard Street,
Monroe,
Louisiana70201 Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Free teeth cleanings for anyone who calls to make an appointment.
Calcasieu Community Clinic 337-478-8650
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Located at: 550 Sale Road (On Mcneese State University campus) Hours: Thursday only, screening hours
4 – 6 p.m. and clinics from
6 – 9 p.m. Free clinic for the working, uninsured. Patients treated on a first come, first serve basis.
To be eligible:
• Must meet the national poverty guidelines.
• Must bring drivers license, social security card, last three paycheck stubs and a copy of most recent tax return.
• Applicants who have any type of health care insurance (including Medicaid) are NOT eligible.
• People who work on average less than 20 hours/week or who have been unemployed for over 6 months are also NOT eligible.
Southwest Louisiana Education and ReferralCenter 337-232-4357
We provide free dental treatment to the disabled. Applicants must fill out an application to determine eligibility. Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Louisiana Dental Association | 7833 Office Park Blvd. | Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | (225) 926-1986 | FAX (225) 926-1886 | Email