Military veterans living under the poverty line in Bucks County may have a chance to receive free dental care.
Upper Southampton-based nonprofit HealthLink Dental Clinic is responsible for bringing a number of dental services to vulnerable veterans. Some of these services include oral exams, cleanings, extractions, fillings, x-rays, and root canals. These services are all available on site and for no cost for eligible veterans.
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To be eligible, veterans must have proof of military service, live in either Bucks or Montgomery counties, not have any type of dental insurance and have a total household income at or below 250 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. According to HealthLink, the maximum income for a single adult is $30,150.
Appointments at the clinic are available between Monday and Friday, and the hours for those days are Monday 8 a.m. through 4 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m. through 7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. through noon, Thursday 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. through noon.
“Oral health is interconnected to overall health in so many ways. We’re pleased to be able to provide these free dental services to our local veterans, who have served our county with honor, and to contribute to their overall well-being,” said Raquel Braemer, the development director at HealthLink.
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More details pertaining to the program can be found online at www.healthlinkdental.org/veter
Walk in service is not available, and veterans should call (215) 364-4247 to schedule an appointment. HealthLink is located at 1775 Street Road in Southampton.
