We assist Northern Kentucky residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties with special health care needs and/or financial barriers to obtain dental care. Patients are primarily adults. Many patients are the "working poor" or elderly living on fixed incomes. Eligible patients are matched with volunteer dentists who have agreed to reduce fees for dental care.
What you need to know about the DDS KY program:
- This is not an emergency program
- The DDS KY Program serves residents of Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties.
- Services may include an exam, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride treatment, sealants, fillings, extractions, dentures, partials or treatment of gum disease.
- Services DO NOT include implants, adult braces or teeth whitening.
- Each dentist determines the treatment plan, fees and payment arrangements.
- Fees are based on a patient's income and certain health conditions.
- Clients must be able to pay some money at the time of each appointment.
- If an applicant does not have income, he/she is not eligible for the program.
Am I eligible for the DDS KY program?
- I am working and I can submit paystubs with my application. You may be eligible for the dental assistance program. Please click on the link below to apply. You will also be required to submit proof of income.
- I am not working but I am receiving Social Security, SSI or SSDI benefits. You may be eligible for the dental assistance program. Please click on the link below to apply. You will also be required to submit proof of income.
- I am not working but I have a physical or mental health condition that prevents me from working. You may be eligible for the dental assistance program. If you do not receive Social Security benefits or any other income, you must submit a statement from your physician that you are unable to work due to a health condition. Please click on the link below to apply.
- I have Medicaid but it does not cover certain services or I have a high spend down that I cannot afford. You may be eligible for the dental assistance program if you are under 18 years old and need orthodontic treatment, need dentures that are not covered by Medicaid, need periodontal treatment for gum disease or you are unable to meet your monthly spend down to qualify for dental services. Please click the link below to apply. You will also be required to submit proof of income.
- I am not working nor do I receive any form of Social Security. I do not have a physical or mental health condition that prevents me from working. You are not eligible for the dental assistance program.
- I DO NOT reside in one of the following counties in Norther Kentucky: Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton Counties. You are not eligible for the DDS KY Program. Please see the list of safety net dental clinics below.
Safety Net Dental Clinics
- Bellevue Dental- Health Point, 4307 Landmark Drive, Bellevue, KY 41073, 859-655-6100
- Florence Dental- Health Point, 7607 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042, 859-655-6100
- Latonia Dental- Health Point, 4307 Winston Avenue, Covington, KY 41015, 859-655-6100
- University of Kentucky Hospital Walk-in Dental Clinic, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, 859-323-6175
Questions?
Call 888-765-6789 or 513-621-2517