Quality Charitable Dental Care in Northwest Arkansas

Samaritan Dental

The Samaritan Dental program provides essential charitable and Medicaid dental care to neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Since 2014, we’ve transformed thousands of lives, offering over $1,000,000 in free dental services. To ensure we reach those most in need, our program is available for adults whose household income is below 200% of the Federal poverty limit, and participation is based on an application process. Our mission is to provide high-quality care to those who might otherwise go without.

Located in our Rogers Center, Samaritan Dental provides quality dental services from a dedicated team of staff and volunteer dental professionals working in a state-of-the-art dental clinic. This collaborative effort helps us offer life-changing care, ensuring our neighbors receive the vital dental services they deserve.

Samaritan Dental is thankful for the ongoing support of Delta Dental Foundation of Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Health for helping us make this important program such a success.

Information

Monday through Thursday from 8:30am – 2:30pm

Walk-in appointments are not currently being accepted.

For appointment information, call us at 479.636.0451.

2910 S 8th St, Rogers, AR 72758

Entrance on the front left side of the building.

Call for Eligibility (479) 636-0451

Click this PDF for New Patient Forms

Restorative Dental Program

We collaborate with our partners and community to provide dental services to those in need. Patients are initially screened for eligibility. If eligible, we have available openings, and we can meet their needs, the patient will be scheduled for a comprehensive exam and radiographs by a licensed dentist. The dentist will then develop a treatment plan tailored to the patient's individual needs.

Follow-up appointments are scheduled to complete restorative care, extractions, and dental cleanings over a period of up to 24 months. Patients may graduate from the program at any time within a two-year period.

During the program, patients receive education about dental health and the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene. They also receive resources and support for applying for dental insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. Patients also have access to Samaritan Community Center resources, such as the cafe, market services and additional help if needed from our community resource navigators.

Upon graduation, patients receive support through additional resources and are encouraged to establish a dental home in the community for regular and necessary twice a year exam to maintain their oral health.

Evening Dental Clinic Specializing In Acute Pain

Appointments for our evening clinics are scheduled one month in advance. Once scheduled for an evening appointment a patient will be seen by a volunteer dentist for an exam and x-ray. Treatment or services will be provided at the time of appointment. The purpose of evening clinic is to educate the patient on their current dental issues that can cause acute pain and to determine if a

tooth/teeth needs removal.

How to Help

Volunteer Professionals

Our clinic provides $650,000 in free dental care annually which would not be possible with volunteer dental professionals. Current

volunteer needs include:

Dentists (Must have current Arkansas dental license)
Hygienists (Must have current Arkansas hygienist license)
Dental Assistants (Must have current Arkansas dental assistant license)
Receptionist (Must have dental office experience and/or knowledge of dental terminology)

Volunteer opportunities are available both for daytime and evening clinics. Hours available may be varied based on the availability of support staff. Volunteer inquires can contact DeAnna Shannon at dshannon@samcc.org.