Also partners with Children's Health at the Specialty Center Bass Center at 6300 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas 75235 and funds can be used here.
The program helps cover the cost of dental treatment and anesthesia costs, whether done in a hospital setting or dental office but does not cover the hospital costs.
Eligibility
The Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Program is designed for
children under 18 with one or more of the following conditions:
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders
Intellectual Disabilities, including Downs Syndrome for profound to 2 years
overall delayed. Documentation from the child’s school licensed psychologist,
or physician, may be required.
Dental Care for Organ Transplant recipients pre & post
Medicaid patients are not covered by the program. This is a secondary carrier when insurance is involved and acts as the primary carrier if no insurance is available, and covers the maximum allowable fees as determined by the Humanitarian Foundation.
How to Apply
Representatives are from the local chapters of the Grottoes of North
America who are known as “Drs. of Smiles.” These representatives serve as
liaisons and points of contact with the parents and dental offices to see
that all paperwork is provided and properly completed and then then to file child’s
application with the Humanitarian Foundation office for
processing.
*All application forms must be completed and submitted to the local Dr. of Smiles. When no representative is available in your area or state, your case will be processed directly through the national office of the Humanitarian Foundation. Please call the office at (614) 933-0711 or e-mail hf@hfgrotto.org.
Provider for Texas is Horacio Gonzales at 209 College Street, Keller 76248; 682-593-7143.