Help Us Care for Those Less Fortunate
Volunteer
The clinic can accommodate your availability and scheduling preferences. Patients are appointed at 45-minute intervals with extended hours until 8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Fairfax only).
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Donate
Your donation ensures we can continue to provide care for our vulnerable neighbors. Beyond providing care, we are educating our adult clients in hopes that they will instill the values of maintaining good oral health onto their children.
Eligibility for Care
The NVDC accepts only those individuals deemed eligible through an established network of referring social service agencies.
- Individuals must be age 18 or older.
- Individual/family income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Individual must be a resident* of:
- Arlington County
- Fairfax County
- Loudoun County
- City of Alexandria
- City of Fairfax
- City of Falls Church
*Additionally, a small percentage of Prince William County residents may be eligible for care. A higher fee for service applies.
Note: While eligibility is determined by the referring agencies, the NVDC reserves the right to request a reassessment of eligibility or to refuse treatment.
Referring Agencies:
ARLINGTON COUNTY:
Dept. of Human Services:
703-228-5170
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA:
Dept. of Human Services:
703-746-5700
Mental Health/Substance Abuse:
703-746-3500
CITY OF FAIRFAX:
Dept. of Human Services:
703-385-7894
CITY OF FALLS CHURCH:
Dept. of Housing & Human Services:
703-248-5005
FAIRFAX COUNTY:
United Community Ministries:
703-768-7106
(Alexandria, Ft. Belvoir, Lorton areas)
Coordinated Services Planning:
703-222-0880
LOUDOUN COUNTY:
Northern Virginia Dental Clinic:
571-323-9095
Appointments
Emergency and initial appointments must be scheduled through designated referring agencies only. The initial appointment will require approximately one hour so that a medical history can be obtained, a thorough examination with x-rays will be conducted, and a detailed treatment plan will be developed. Referring agencies will be advised of appointment availability.
Individuals requiring additional treatment may schedule appointments prior to departing the clinic. Appointments may be rescheduled. However, rescheduling must occur at least two working days prior to the originally scheduled appointment date/time, or appointment and payment will be forfeited.
No refund will be made for missed appointments or to individuals arriving more that ten minutes late for their scheduled appointment.
Hours of Operation
Fairfax location
Telephone: (703) 820-7170
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday:
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday:
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Sterling location
Telephone: (571) 323-9095
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
History
The Northern Virginia Dental Clinic is a private non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. It was established in 1994 by members of the Northern Virginia Dental Society who wanted to contribute a critically-needed service to the community while preserving the dignity of the underserved. A unique, public/private partnership between dental professionals, local governments and social service agencies was formed.
Our Goal
To determine the current state of oral health of each individual referred to the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, develop a detailed treatment plan, and return each individual to an infection free and functional state of oral health. Additionally, we strive to educate each individual in the importance of proper home care techniques.
Our Mission
The establishment of a health care dental facility in which volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, and auxiliaries can provide health care services for the indigent population of Northern Virginia.
