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Anyone is eligible to have their teeth cleaned and all new patients must be seen by a Delaware Tech dental hygiene student for their initial visit. Once services by the dental hygiene student is completed then financially eligible patients may be appointed a dentist. If a patient is not eligible for dental treatment, they will be referred to a private dentist.

Financial assistance programs offered by the Dental Health Center or contracted community agencies are based on financial need. Patients who consider themselves eligible must provide documentation of household income and complete a Patient Application to Financial Assistance Program form.

Before any dental services are rendered for a reduce fee, a financial program application must be completed prior to the first appointment.

Dental Health Center (DHC) Financial Assistance Programs
*Percentage of the fee listed on the fee schedule, paid by patient.
Note: ALL patients must pay 50% of the fee for bleaching trays and bleaching materials regardless of program status.
Program Payment for Services
General Public 50% - dental hygiene services only
College Employees (includes spouse and dependents) 50%
DHC4
View household income eligibility		 50% - except for bleaching, prosthetics or restorative treatment
Laboratory fees will be 50% of fee schedule
DHC3
View household income eligibility		 30% - except for bleaching, prosthetics or restorative treatment
Laboratory fees will be 50% of fee schedule
DHC2
View household income eligibility		 20% - except for bleaching, prosthetics or restorative treatment
Laboratory fees will be 50% of fee schedule
DHC1
View household income eligibility		 10% - except for bleaching, prosthetics or restorative treatment
Laboratory fees will be 50% of fee schedule
Community Agency Financial Assistance Programs
Program Payment for Services
Medicaid/Leach School
State of Delaware - under 21 years of age		 0%
Division of Public Health (Ryan White Eligible) 0%
50% of bleaching and prosthetics
Division of Developmental Disabilities 50% of fee schedule - billed to agency
Vocational Rehabilitation 50% of fee schedule - prepaid with authorized voucher
DHC Financial Assistance Program Covered Services:
  • Dental cleanings
  • X-rays
  • Fillings
  • Extractions

Services Not Covered by DHC Financial Assistance Programs:

  • Dentures
  • Partial dentures
  • Crowns
  • Tooth bleaching
  • Emergency dentist care

Emergency Services:

Emergency visits are offered strictly on an appointment only basis. These appointments are limited. You must have an appointment to receive treatment. Walk-ins are not accepted. We have set fees for our emergency appointments. Fees must be paid in full and in cash at the time of the appointment.
  • Extractions: $70
  • Fillings: $150

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Important Payment Information

  • Payments are due at the
    time of service.
  • All charges for prosthetics
    must be paid for in full
    prior to delivery of final
    product.
  • Fees indicated will be
    itemized per service to
    determine total cost to
    patient prior to procedures
    being started.
  • The Dental Health Center
    does not accept
    consignment for dental
    insurance. Patients with
    third party payment plans
    must pay the Dental
    Health Center in advance
    of the Center completing
    the paperwork for the
    insurance company.
    Insurance payments will
    be paid directly to patients.