Dental Care
This page lists commonly asked questions and answers about public benefits available to immigrants. It has been compiled by theĀ RightsforHealth team.
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What dental care resources are available for individuals in NYC?
The NYC government provides a useful guide for maintaining good oral health, as well as detailed lists of low-cost dentists by borough.
- For more information:
https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/oral-health.page - Lists of low-cost dentists by borough (it is recommended to call before an appointment to see if they accept uninsured patients and what the cost would be):
- Bronx (PDF)
- Manhattan (PDF)
- Queens (PDF)
- Brooklyn (PDF)
- Staten Island (PDF)
What dental care resources are available for individuals in Syracuse, New York?
Amaus Dental Services provides free or low-cost dental care for people without insurance or without access to dental care.
- Location: 421 Warren Street, Syracuse NY 13202
- Contact Information: (315) 802-6741
- More information: https://www.211cny.com/helpmegrow/detail.php?id=75157286
What dental care resources are available for individuals in Rochester, New York?
For people experiencing homelessness, Regional Health Reach in Rochester provides free medical and dental coverage.
- Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Location: 360 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2, Rochester, NY 14607
- Contact information: (585) 368-3720
- More information: https://regionalhealthreach.org/
The Eastman Institute for Oral Health has different locations around the Rochester community, some of which accept Medicare/Medicaid and low-cost services.
- For information about insurance and costs associated with different Eastman Clinics, refer to https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry/patients/fees.aspx
What other support resources are available?
The website https://www.freedentalcare.us/ provides a database for searching free or low-cost dental care facilities.
This site does not contain medical or legal advice. The information is provided for general purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.