This summer, St. David’s Dental Program served patients at People’s Community Clinic, Volunteer Clinic, El Buen Samaritano, and Del Valle Wellness Clinic.

If you are a patient at one of these places, please call the clinic to find out if future dental clinic dates are planned. If so, ask to be put on their dental patient list. If you are not a patient at one of the above clinics, other resources for dental care include:

St. David's Dental Program cannot make appointments for individuals.

If your child needs dental care, please see your school nurse. If you have a dental emergency and school personnel cannot reach Dental Program staff, please go to the nearest medical emergency clinic or hospital.

Problems that may need professional attention:

• Toothache not caused by an injury or accident
• Knocked-out permanent tooth
• Fractured, chipped or broken tooth
• Loose permanent tooth
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Recurrent, continual bleeding after extraction
• Inflamed gums
• Intruded tooth
  
• Possible fractured jaw

Resources for dental care:

If you are not able to arrange care through your school, here are some other resources for treatment:

• Low-income Travis County residents may qualify for the Medical Assistance Program (MAP). Call 512-972-5300 for information on eligibility and services.
• For Medicaid eligibility in Texas, call 512-438-3280.
• To find out about eligibility for the Texas Children's Health Insurance Program, call 1-800-647-6558.
• Without Medicaid or MAP assistance, you may qualify for dental services offered by Manos de Cristo Dental Clinic, 512-477-2319.
• 2-1-1 Texas, a United Way helpline, also has information and resources. Dial 211 or visit their Web site.

Medical Alert! If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling, go to your family doctor or nearest emergency clinic immediately.