Sources of Reduced-Cost or
Free Oral Health Care
in Region 7

Grant, Mineral, Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Morgan, and Pendleton Counties

E.A. Hawse Health Center, Inc.  (Hardy County)

The E. A. Hawse Health Center, Inc., is a non-profit federally qualified health center located in eastern side of Hardy County in the rural Eastern Panhandle section of West Virginia, commonly known as the Potomac Highlands.  Comprehensive general dentistry services are provided to patients at their Baker and Mathias facilities. Orthodontic services are offered at the Baker site.  Sliding scale fees for those who qualify.  Baker, WV: 304-897-5915.  Mathias, WV: 304-897-7400.

MOM (Eastern Panhandle Mission of Mercy Healthy Smiles Initiative)

On June 27-28, 2008, the Eastern Panhandle MOM dental MASH project will care for 1000+ needy adults with 600+ volunteers. Details will be available on the MOM website.

School-Based Health Centers and School Nurses

West Virginia counties employ at least one full-time school nurse per school for children in grades kindergarten through seven.  Moreover, there are many school-based health centers in the state offering a variety of medical, mental health, dietetic and health education services.  Few offer dental services.  Where offered, services are provided by school nurses and limited to classroom education, nursing assessments, fluoride rinse/tablets, and referrals.