Dental Clinic

How You Can Help

The American Red Cross provides assistance to people in need . free of charge . every single day! Your contribution means a great deal to the organization . but even more to the families who rely on the Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives.

Dental Clinic

Since 1999 the American Red Cross of Southeastern Virginia has provided dental services to those in Norfolk who have no other means of receiving care. We have more than doubled the number of patients seen each week and expanded our services to include Extractions, Hygiene and Restorative care. All care is provided by professional dental volunteers.

Receiving Services at our Dental Clinic

Who is Eligible

The American Red Cross Adult Dental Clinic is for patients who meet these requirements:

- Age 18 or older

- Do not have dental insurance.

- Do not have a current relationship with a dentist.

- Are residents of Norfolk.

- Are living at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Services Provided

Extractions

Hygiene (Cleaning)

Restoration (Fillings)

Eligibility Screening

Screenings are on Mondays at 8:00 AM (Except Holidays) at thePark Place Neighborhood Service Center. A limited number of appointments are available each week on a first come first serve basis.

Please Bring…

- Proof of household income

(Last three pay stubs or last tax return)

- Proof of Norfolk residency

(A utility bill or other document mailed to the applicant at their Norfolk address)

- Picture ID

(Drivers License or Identification card as proof of age - all patients must be 18 or older)

- Fee of $15.00

(Cash non-refundable - No checks accepted)

- A list of all medications you are currently taking

Frequently Asked Questions

Where Do I Go?

Screenings and treatment take place at the

Park Place Neighborhood Service Center

606 West 29th Street

Norfolk, VA 23508

What if I Can’t Get There?

If you are unable to get to the center you may send a friend or relative to do the screening on your behalf. Please send all the necessary information with them.

Who are Our Providers?

All dental services are provided by dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants who volunteer their time to care for you.

Why Do I Pay a Fee?

The fee you pay is a small amount of the cost of materials needed to care for you. The balance is funded by donations.

Our Dental Clinic Partners

We are grateful to the following organizations that make it possible for us to provide those in need with the best possible dental care.

Tidewater Dental Association

John McGriff Dental Society

Tidewater Dental Hygienist Association

Tidewater Dental Assistant Society

Virginia Department of Public Health

U.S. Navy Oral Health Improvement Coalition

Old Dominion School of Dental Hygiene

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

Norfolk Vocational Center

Volunteer Opportunities at the Red Cross Dental Clinic

How can you help?
If you are a Dentist, Hygienist, Dental Assistant, you can share your skills by volunteering as little as once every three months.

How long will I be at the clinic?
Most volunteers are at the clinic less than 3 hours or less.

When is the clinic open?
The clinic is open on selected Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We are also open days two Mondays each month. Mid September through April the clinic has additional hours through a grant from the Virginia Health Care Foundation.

How do I sign up to volunteer?
Call 446-7756 or complete our online volunteer information request.