Dental OPTIONS
Information for applicants
There are two ways to receive care through OPTIONS:
Donated Dental Services (DDS)
Applicants must have no means to afford dental care (i.e., financial resources or access to private or public dental insurance) and must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Over 65 years of age
- Permanently disabled
- Need medically necessary dental care
Discounted Dental Program
Applicants must have severe dental decay and/or infections and:
- Have limited resources to pay for discounted dental services
- Must fall within the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPL) of 161% to 200%
- Not have access to private or public dental insurance
- Must provide proof of income
What to expect?
- OPTIONS Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
- Volunteers do not provide emergency services
- Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment
We are ONLY accepting applications in the following counties. If your county is not listed, we cannot accept your application at this time.
- Belmont
- Butler
- Columbiana
- Cuyahoga
- Franklin
- Hamilton
- Lake
- Licking
- Lorain
- Lucas
- Mahoning
- Mercer
- Miami
- Montgomery
- Portage
- Stark
- Summit
If you have documentation from a physician stating that you cannot receive essential medical treatment due to your dental condition you can apply for the program even if your county is closed.
Applicants see if you qualify!
Ohio Program Contact
David Mounsey, OPTIONS Coordinator
614.379.1115
614.810.4330 (fax)
dmounsey@dentallifeline.org
Dental Lifeline Network • Ohio
1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
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1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.534.5360
Fax: 303.534.5290
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