Because adult Medicaid dental resources are virtually non-existent, the Dental Van plays a big part in helping people who cannot afford dental care -- those in severe pain from untreated dental problems to others with such poor dental hygiene that they are embarrassed to open their mouths.  Each year, the Dental Van helps about 350 people who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. 

Volunteer dentists are the heroes of this dental program, for it could not exist without them.  Other partners who have worked with SCCAA since 1998 include the Skagit County Health Department, United Way, and Northwest Medical Team International.

The state-of-the-art van regularly visits Anacortes, Mount Vernon, and Sedro-Woolley.  Procedures include restorative care, root canals, extractions, and other oral surgery.

For more information about the Mobile Dental Van program, call Community Action at (360) 416-7585.