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What is the term for a disease in which bacterial by-products (i.e., acids)

Dental caries (cavities) is an infectious, transmissible disease in which bacterial by-products (i.e., acids) dissolve the hard surfaces of teeth. Unchecked, the bacteria can penetrate the dissolved surface, attack the underlying dentin, and reach the soft pulp tissue.

What are the staff in a health center?

The staff in a Health Center may include a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a mental health professional, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a health aide and support staff.

Can parents share oral health information?

Oral health information is shared with parents, those not yet connected with a dentist will be given recourses to enable them to establish their Dental Home. For more information regarding the WIC Fluoride program contact your local WIC office or Choptank Community Health.

Does Choptank have fluoride?

Choptank Community Health in collaboration with your local county WIC offices provides a WIC Fluoride application program right in your community. A Registered Hygienist is available in the WIC offices at least once monthly, to provide a dental screening and apply Fluoride for the children of parents receiving WIC benefits.

Does fluoride help with tooth decay?

The key reason: fluoride. Research has shown that fluoride reduces cavities in both children and adults. It also helps repair the early stages of tooth decay even before the decay becomes visible.

What is Choptank Community Health System?

(CCHS) is a private, non-profit community health center providing primary health care services in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties and the surrounding areas. As a community health center, CCHS is able to use federal funding to expand current services and develop new programs to meet ...

What is the number to call Choptank?

The provider can help you decide what is best for your illness. UMMC Hospital at Dorchester: 410-228-5511. UMMC Hospital at Easton: 410-822-1000.

What are the staff in a health center?

The staff in a Health Center may include a nurse practitioner, a physician assistant, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, a mental health professional, a registered or licensed practical nurse, a health aide and support staff.

Policies

We participate with Medicare, Medicaid and many local and national insurance plans. To determine if we participate in your insurance plan, please call your insurance company or look in your participating network guide prior to your visit.

Copays

If your insurance requires a co-payment, we expect to collect that at the time of service. Your insurance will not cover this fee.

Prior Authorization

If your insurance requires pre-approval or referrals to our practice, it is your responsibility to make sure that referral has been made.

Payment

If you do not have health insurance, you will be asked to pay for services at the time of your appointment with our doctors. We accept cash, checks, and credit and debit cards.

How to apply for financial assistance

Download an application. To apply for the CCHS Sliding Fee Program, click the links to download the Sliding Fee Application, then follow the directions. Supporting documents—such as bank statements, W-2s, etc.—are required as part of a complete application.

For Questions

Please talk with our staff if you have any questions about your services. We want to work with you to avoid any financial problems and to assure that your account remains in good standing.