Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

[Guest guest]

I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

service beside x-ray and examination.

 

I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost. University

of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't pick

up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen there. 

I

don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I don't

know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

kyndojo@...  Thanks.

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

service beside x-ray and examination.

 

I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost. University

of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

 

 

[Guest guest]

I don't know if I can try it in Palatine. I don't have a car and haven't learn

to drive a car yet. I rely on public transportation to go about places.

 

From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

 

Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen there. 

I

don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I don't

know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

kyndojo@...  Thanks.

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

service beside x-ray and examination.

 

I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost. University

of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

 

 

[Guest guest]

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 6:05:47 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I don't know if I can try it in Palatine. I don't have a car and haven't learn

to drive a car yet. I rely on public transportation to go about places.

 

From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

 

Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen there. 

I

don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I don't

know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

kyndojo@...  Thanks.

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

service beside x-ray and examination.

 

I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost. University

of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Medicaid can pay for medical transportation.  To get this authorized,

call: 877-725-0569

________________________________

From: Sherri Schneider <benefithelpss@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wed, January 19, 2011 9:49:50 AM

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 6:05:47 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I don't know if I can try it in Palatine. I don't have a car and haven't learn

to drive a car yet. I rely on public transportation to go about places.

 

From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

 

Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen there. 

I

don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I don't

know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

kyndojo@...  Thanks.

________________________________

From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

 

I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

service beside x-ray and examination.

 

I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost. University

of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Have you checked into Illinois Donated Dental Services?

Take a look at this link:

 http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/images/stories/illinois.pdf

A colleague of mine found it and has applied for one of the adults we support.

 The downside is, it takes a while to get through the queue.  In this case,

about a year.

Regards,

andra Conroy Baig

Executive Director and Community Leader

L'Arche Chicago Office: 2010 W. Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL

60612                     Office:312-226-1273 Home:

773-287-8249   " The secret to l'Arche is relationship: meeting people...heart

to heart " .  Vanier

Visit us on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1049 S. Austin Blvd., Chicago

From: shauna@... <shauna@...>

Subject: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

IPADDUnite

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 2:06 PM

 

Hello all,

I have a question about dental work but I don't know how to access

this forum other than this way~sorry! My 27 year old daughter is in

need of having her first cavity filled and her dentist (whom I like

very much and trust) feels she is best served by using anesthesia.

While under anesthesia they also intend to get individual teeth x-

rays to see if any other teeth are showing decay, clean the teeth and

reaching areas they can't normally reach along with a special

procedure called scaling and root planning. Dental procedures will be

a minimum of $1600 and anesthesia will run another $3200-$4200.

My daughter does have Medicaid but unfortunately neither the dentist

nor the anesthesiologist takes medicaid. Does anyone know/recommend a

dentist that does take medicaid and can perform these types of

procedures using anesthesia?

This is a lot for us to swallow right now, any help would be greatly

appreciated.

Sincerely,

Shauna Wellman

shauna.wellman@...

[Guest guest]

For transporation, your daughter is probably eligible for paratransit, which, in

Chicago, is $3 a ride, INCLUDING a support worker or you. There are some limits

on where it will go, though, so I am not sure Palatine would work.

There used to be a dental clinic for people with disabilities at Illinois

Masonic hospital in Chicago.

Check hospitals locally, as they all accept Medicaid and if done in a hospital

setting, the sedation might be considered a medical expense.

Pam/Chicago

>

>

> From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

> Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

> IPADDUnite

> Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

> reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

> if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

> heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen

there.  I

> don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

> There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I

don't

> know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

> the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

> name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

> kyndojo@...  Thanks.

>

> ________________________________

> From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

> Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

>

>  

> I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

> Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

> health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

> service beside x-ray and examination.

>  

> I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost.

University

> of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

> up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

> Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

> difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

>

>  

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

For transporation, your daughter is probably eligible for paratransit, which, in

Chicago, is $3 a ride, INCLUDING a support worker or you. There are some limits

on where it will go, though, so I am not sure Palatine would work.

There used to be a dental clinic for people with disabilities at Illinois

Masonic hospital in Chicago.

Check hospitals locally, as they all accept Medicaid and if done in a hospital

setting, the sedation might be considered a medical expense.

Pam/Chicago

>

>

> From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

> Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

> IPADDUnite

> Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

>

>

>  

>

>

>

> Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

> reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

> if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

> heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen

there.  I

> don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

> There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I

don't

> know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

> the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

> name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

> kyndojo@...  Thanks.

>

> ________________________________

> From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

> Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

>

>  

> I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

> Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

> health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

> service beside x-ray and examination.

>  

> I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost.

University

> of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

> up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

> Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

> difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

>

>  

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

I hear Milestone Dental Clinic, which takes Medicaid. is fantastic:

http://www.milestone-inc-il.org/DentalInfo.php, but it is in Rockford...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

[Guest guest]

Joanne from this group wanted me to post this.

----Begin Email Message----

go to northwest community's website & look under mobile dental care, they

provide services

The dental clinic at cook county courthouse in rolling meadows provides

services.

contact the CDS or chicago dental society to see if they can provide names of

dentists that do free or reduced work.

I work at harper college dental hygiene program. Call Imazul, the secretary to

learn more about services the school' s students provide.847-925-6534. It is

dental hygiene care, xrays & dental exams only, no fillings, crowns, root canals

etc., there are 2 levels of students. First level students work on real patients

starting in their spring semester (now). 2nd level students start with easier -

less complex patients in summer and continue fhrough fall & spring semesters.

they graduate in may. ( remember they are still students under supervision and

learning, so what you do not spend in money, you spend in time) Students do have

1-2 experiences with special needs patients as well as elderly patients. It's a

good thing & if anyone decided to bring in their kid/ adult kid ---helping the

student ot understand how your kid could be supported for a successful

appointment would be good. They do not automatically know what to do. So the

patient has to be somewhat capable of staying in the chair for longer apts. if a

visual schedule that you could make would work then great. Give me a call if you

want to talk further. If an adult in your family could go & try the serrvices

that would be an excellent way to see if the kid could manage.

College of lake county, college of dupage, and kennedy king college have dental

hygien programs too. There is a new program in skokie that starts in the fall-

sanford brown

REGULAR PREVENTIVE CARE GOES A LONG WAY IN REDUCING PROBLEMS

In genera,l from a national state & local perspecitve access to dental care for

the disabled population is poor to none. Dental schools recognize they must

teach students differently about special pops & give them opportunities to

learn. there is a new dental school starting in downers grove, the first class

starts this fall. they will not be doing clinical work until 2nd year or beyond

so that may be a possiblility for the future. go to their website & look it

over, you will see there is a emphasis on working to support the community. That

is pretty cool I think and a good start. a dental hygiene program down state is

looking to train dpecial needs patients on how to behave during an appt & what

to expect. Because most dentists are not trained they look to not do care for

the disabled, perhaps they are feeling unsure OR they say they need to use

anesthesia, which does not have to be in most cases , is expensive too

If there is a group of families that would like me to do a presentation let me

know. you can avoid a lot of problems if you knwo how to properly care for your

mouth. I live in mount prospect

joannepriftinicholas@...

I hope this helps

Joanne, mom of a spectrum kid age 15

----Email Message End----

>

> Hello all,

>

> I have a question about dental work but I don't know how to access

> this forum other than this way~sorry! My 27 year old daughter is in

> need of having her first cavity filled and her dentist (whom I like

> very much and trust) feels she is best served by using anesthesia.

> While under anesthesia they also intend to get individual teeth x-

> rays to see if any other teeth are showing decay, clean the teeth and

> reaching areas they can't normally reach along with a special

> procedure called scaling and root planning. Dental procedures will be

> a minimum of $1600 and anesthesia will run another $3200-$4200.

> My daughter does have Medicaid but unfortunately neither the dentist

> nor the anesthesiologist takes medicaid. Does anyone know/recommend a

> dentist that does take medicaid and can perform these types of

> procedures using anesthesia?

> This is a lot for us to swallow right now, any help would be greatly

> appreciated.

>

> Sincerely,

> Shauna Wellman

> shauna.wellman@...

>

[Guest guest]

I too have a disabled adult Autisic child (son) and need dental care -in the

suburban Chicago area. Any more ideas?

Thanx in advance...

>

> From: D. Bruhnke <kyndojo@...>

> Subject: Re: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

> IPADDUnite

> Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 3:32 PM

>

>  

>

> Did you try the dental school at Harper Jr College in Palatine?  They have

> reduced rate services (I think) based on your ability to pay, and I once heard

> if you don't have any money, they can provide services free.  In the past I

> heard that if a person had a disability, they definately could be seen

there.  I

>

> don't know if they have a waiting list, but I think you should check it

out.  

> There's also a dental clinic in Mundelein that helps people in need, but I

don't

>

> know anything about their services.  They're located on Route 45 (Lake St.)

near

>

> the Dairy Queen and a bowling alley.  (Sorry, I can't remember the clinic's

> name.)  I wish you all the best-Please let me know how it turns out. 

> kyndojo@...  Thanks.

>

> ________________________________

> From: Pyle Bopkas <teleprovider@...>

> IPADDUnite

> Sent: Tue, January 18, 2011 2:24:36 PM

> Subject: Re: Dental needs for disabled adult daughter

>

>  

> I am interested as well. I need root canal and all the dental office said that

> Medicaid don't cover it. They are stating that Medicaid look at it as a " DIY "

> health or so I has been told. They give one option and that's tooth removal

> service beside x-ray and examination.

>  

> I heard about Aunt Martha but didn't dig deeper about the total cost.

University

>

> of Chicago Dentistry School is hopeless with their waiting list. They don't

pick

>

> up phone, and you would have to drive to Chicago for it. Then you have

> Strogger Hospital which is another possible miss, and their waiting list is

> difficult. The emergency room is a 10 hours long waiting period.

>

>  

>  

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree. My son uses Milestone Dental. We have gone there for 2 years.

The staff is wonderful. We went there for the first time when needed 2

fillings, and I believed that there was no way they were going to get anything

done without anesthesia. Because in the past over the years, we had to go to to

our dentist every 3 months for appointments just to do routine exams, cleanings,

and fluoride treatments.

To my surprise they got all 's care including the fillings done without any

anesthesia. I dont know how they do it, although I know they DO NOT RESTRAIN

either. They are soooo experienced b/c ALL their clients have special needs.

And my son in never afraid to go there either. He is very calm when in the

office. He normally is very anxious in any other type doctors office.

I can't say enough abouot how wonderful they are. AND I have never paid them

anything beyond what medicaid paid them, I know I do have (terrible dental plan

on my private insurance) and they did take down that inormation too, however I

am almost positive they only billed Medicaid, and I think they write off the

rest, or they have grant and donated money I think for the remainder owed after

Medicaid. They do not do that, based on a sliding scale either. If you are

qualified for Medicaid that is the only qualification you need to have the write

off or do whatever they do. I hope that makes sense.

Plus, if you live in the burbs and are gonna drive into the city etc and pay for

parking

etc, it is a very easy drive to this clinic in Rockford.

Diane S

>

> I hear Milestone Dental Clinic, which takes Medicaid. is fantastic:

http://www.milestone-inc-il.org/DentalInfo.php, but it is in Rockford...

> Ellen

> Ellen Garber Bronfeld

> egskb@...

>

>