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.

Federally Qualified Health Centers, or FQHCs, can also be found in different parts of the state. A list of FQHCs and additional information can be found on the LA Primary Care Association website, as well as on the LA Department of Health and Hospitals website (click on the List of Louisiana FQHCs and Satellites for a listing of FQHCs).

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.

Acadiana

Southwest LA Education and Referral Center (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, LA 70501
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, Louisiana 70501
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: England Airport
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 Road in 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 First Baptist Church, 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

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater N.O.
2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 103, Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: (504) 461-4266 Fax: (504) 461-9976
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www.ucpgno.org


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, Louisiana 70201
Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Monday – Friday
Free teeth cleanings for anyone who calls to make an appointment.



Northlake

All Saints Free Community Medical Dental Center
985-871-3939
Hours:Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.



Southwest

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 Referral Center
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.