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ORAL HEALTH (DENTAL) SERVICES
The HDHHS’ Bureau of Oral Health (BOH) emphasizes primary preventive dentistry, i.e., optimal oral hygiene and nutrition, sealants, and fluoride, for its program participants. Additionally, it provides comprehensive dental services for single persons ages one (1) through 20 years utilizing Title V funding; for children one (1) through 20 years whose family is enrolled in the Women Infant Child (WIC) program; for Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients ages one (1) through 18 years; and for Medicaid recipients ages one (1) through 20 years. Preventive dental services are provided for enrolled prenatal patients and WIC enrolled mothers/legal guardians. The HDHHS’ BOH staffs four dental clinics in Houston:
La Nueva Casa de Amigos Dental Clinic
1809 North Main Street 3rd Floor
Houston TX 77009-8310
713-547-8076
Dental Interview Sites include all of the above clinics plus:
Sunnyside Health Center, 9314 Cullen, 713-732-5000
The BOH began its School Sealant Program in 3/07. The BOH Staff travels with portable equipment to and from schools, having 95% or more participation in the Free and/or Reduced Lunch Program, to provide sealant placement and oral health education for 2nd grade students.
Note: Effective September 1, 2003 - the eligibility process for dental services will change. In order to qualify for programs, you must complete eligibility screening and provide current documentation of the following:
• Income (family) • Residency • Dependents • Marital Status • Identification
For information and appointments, call 713-794-9999.
General Information for Dental Services
Single persons, 1 through 20 years of age, who do not have Medicaid (Title XIX), CHIP, or an WIC Voucher, need to go through a dental eligibility process. This can be done at La Nueva Casa de Amigos, 1809 N. Main Room 134, 713-547-8010, Monday through Friday. For dental eligibility at Lyons, and Northside Health Centers, see an Eligibility Screener. Although Sunnyside Health Center does not have dental services, patients can still undergo the dental eligibility process within this location. Upon determination of your eligibility, you will be issued a City Dental Card and a “Notice of Eligibility and Copay” form. Please take the card and form in person to the Dental Clinic of your choice to schedule an appointment.
Persons, 1 through 20 years of age, who have Medicaid (Title XIX) coverage, do not need a City Dental card. They can make appointments by taking the current Medicaid card (Form #3087) to the Dental Clinic of their choice. Persons, 1 through 18 years of age, who have CHIP coverage, do not initially need a City Dental card. They can make appointments by taking the CHIP card to the Dental Clinic of their choice. The WIC enrolled children can make their appointments by presenting to the dental clinic of their choice with a current WIC voucher.
All pregnant women, enrolled in the City of Houston Maternity Clinics, are eligible for one dental visit without a City Dental card. If additional services are necessary, a City Dental card and a “Notice of Eligibility and Copay” form are required.
In order to qualify for programs, you must complete eligibility screening and provide current documentation of the following:
• Income (family) • Residency • Dependents • Marital Status • Identification
For information and appointments, call 713-794-9999.
