West Cecil Health Center
Dental Fact Sheet 2017
Did you know?
Medicaid does not cover major restorative dental procedures for adults receiving services.
What does this mean?
Dental procedures such as crowns, root canals, a bridge or full/partial dentures are not a
covered cost for these at risk patients who ultimately opt for extraction of their tooth as it
is more cost effective solution for adults living in poverty.
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The average cost for crown service is $1,000. The average cost for a root
canal is $1,000 Medicaid does not cover these services for Adults
participating in the plan.
In 2017 West Cecil Health Center served 330 patients on Medicaid for root
canal, crown and extraction alone, with a rate of 32:1 patients opting for
an extraction versus a restorative procedure that would allow the patient to
keep their tooth.
The number of uninsured patients being treated for the same services was
332. With an approximate ratio of 63:4 patients who opted for an
extraction.
For the Medicaid and uninsured patient population served at WCHC, 633
patients opted for an extraction vs. a root canal or crown due to the cost of
the procedure.
These underserved groups’ makes up 48% of the patient population at
WCHC.
How can you help?
-Make a donation to the WCHC Smiles Fund. This funds sole purpose is to serve the
underinsured, underserved and non-insured patients that visit our dental practice and
present with a need for services that are outside of their financial capability.
-With your help we can make a difference in the life of a Cecil County adult, one smile at
a time.
Contributions to the WCHC Smiles Fund can be made out to West Cecil Health Center,
Inc. Please designate the WCHC Smiles Fund. Donations can be sent to: PO Box 99
Conowingo, MD 21918. Questions regarding the program or a donation can be directed
by email to [email protected] or by phone at 410-378-9696. Please select the
option for “Administration.”
West Cecil Health Center, Inc. is a registered charity under IRS 501(c)3 guidelines, your
gift is tax deductible following appropriate tax guidelines. Thank you!