Dental Clinic

The Macon County Health Department Dental Clinic administers dental care to both children and adults who are Macon county residents and are currently on the medical card for the state of Illinois. We see a few cash patients who meet the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) income guidelines for a household. We are also partners with various civic organizations that will sometimes pay for emergency dental procedures in special circumstances. CHIC (Community Health Improvement Center) is our primary partnership which we have developed a seamless referral system to enable us to provide faster and better service to our patients.

We require that you present your current monthly medical card upon arrival for your appointment. This is so we may make a copy for your records. If you do not have the current monthly card, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment. We work primarily by scheduled appointments. Walk-ins will be seen, only after all scheduled appointments have been seen. This means that walk-ins will have lengthy waits. It may be preferable to schedule an appointment to avoid lengthy waits. A custodial parent or legal guardian must accompany patients under the age of 18.

Dental Services Provided:

Seniors
Full dentures, extractions, fillings, x-rays and exams. Dental cleanings are not covered by the medical card. Our health department as well as our dental clinic is wheel chair accessible.
 

Adults
basic dental care, including: Fillings, Extractions, Full Dentures, Exams, and X-rays.
 
Youth (5-18)
Youth receive basic dental care, including: Fillings, Extractions,  Exams, and X-rays.  Cleanings are covered on the Medical Card until patient reaches age 21.
 
Infants/Children (0-5)
Children ages 12 months to 18 years are provided with complete dental care. Including, but not limited to: Exams, X-rays, Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions, Pulpotomies, Stainless Steel Crowns, Sealants and Space maintainers.

We are currently on staff at St. Mary’s Hospital to provide dental care under anesthesia for the very young or special need patients. There is a hospital call fee associated with scheduling at St. Mary’s.
 
 
Hours of Operation:
  • Monday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Hospital cases are scheduled on selected Wednesdays, at St. Mary’s
 

For more information or to make an appointment: