Red River Valley Dental Access Project

The clinic is a humanitarian project that serves low-income, uninsured or Medicaid-eligible individuals who have urgent dental pain and do not have access to a dentist. The clinic is staffed by 51 volunteer Fargo-Moorhead area dentists, including eight dental specialists. Eligibility and Rules: To qualify for services, individuals must: • Be low-income or uninsured (may have Medicaid or CHIP). • Be accompanied by parent or guardian if younger than 18. There are no residency requirements to receive treatment. A $20 per visit co-pay is required and must be paid at the visit. No appointments are necessary; walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Services: • Services are provided for immediate relief of pain only and may include: o Sedative fillings. o Palliative treatment. o Management of oral infections. o Assessment of minor dental trauma. o Extractions. Hours: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 4 p.m.) First and third Fridays of the month, 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (An appointment sign-up sheet is posted at 11:30 a.m.)