Review

Red River Valley Dental Access Project is a dental clinic that provides affordable dental care to its patients. The clinic has a friendly staff that makes you feel welcomed and comfortable during the procedures. The facility is clean, and all protocols for the pandemic are in place. The dentist takes the time to explain procedures and provides options that put the patient's needs first. The clinic is equipped with the best technology, making treatments more efficient and pain-free. Patients are made to feel valued, which encourages them to return for regular dental check-ups. Red River Valley Dental Access Project is an excellent dental clinic that provides quality service to its patients at an affordable price.

About

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.)