NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE

MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC

MISSION

To provide necessary dental care to community residents in our service area who do not have access to dental care due to financial barriers.

SCOPE OF TREATMENT

Preventive:     Oral exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, X-rays and sealants

Restorative:   Cavity treatment and simple extractions

Educational:   Instruction on correct brushing, flossing techniques and complete oral care

ELIGIBILITY & FEES

Residents of Palatine, Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships.  Brief financial qualification process conducted by General Assistance Office.  There is a fee of $20 per visit to the clinic for each qualified person.

EMERGENCY POLICY

Patients need to fulfill eligibility criteria.

No walk-ins allowed.

In case we are unable to provide service, referral will be made to the Northwest            Community Hospital Emergency Department.

CANCELLATION AND BROKEN APPOINTMENTS

It is the patient’s responsibility to keep all appointments and arrive on time.  Failure to do so may result in loss of treatment privileges.

TO HELP SERVE YOU BETTER

• Please schedule an appointment
• Show up on time
• Please bring along a photo ID and Public Aid card, if applicable
• Follow the doctor’s instructions
• Space is limited; please limit the number of persons you bring to the clinic

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR QUALIFICATION, CONTACT OUR GENERAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE AT (847) 358-6700.