Sandy Ridge hosts the Dental Bus each October!
Registration is now closed for Fall, 2023.
The Dental Bus at Sandy Ridge is made possible bythe NC Baptist Men Association. The bus was brought into existence in 1989 because North Carolina Baptist Men felt that meeting physical needs of people who were hurting was a means to fulfilling the command of our Lord to minister in all ways to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. NC Baptist Men offer the use of the mobile unit to Baptist and non-Baptist churches and service organizations within NC who wish to reach out to people in need.There are 2 exam rooms, waiting area, x-ray equipment and sterilization equipment on the bus. All dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists are volunteers. Many church volunteers are required to make the event possible.To be a patient on the bus you must meet certain criteria: people without insurance, the impoverished, Hispanic & other ethnic groups, migrant workers, fair workers, the homeless, elderly and more. The patient must qualify through financial need.
Patient Requirements: no dental insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Treatment is for acute issues, not routine maintenance. Extractions and fillings are performed on the bus. Adults only.
Appointments are required. There are no walk-ins.
Qualifications for Treatment:
- You may have no insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance)
- Treatment provided: Extractions, Fillings, perhaps Cleanings
- Provide own transportation
- Treatment is for acute needs—not yearly routine care
- If patient does not speak English, must provide own translator
- Mask must be worn
- Temperatures will be taken
- Must have financial need
- Must have an appointment
- Must be 18 or older
- Patients with high blood pressure (over 180/100) will not be treated .
- Be physically able to climb three steps onto the bus
- Only one type of treatment will be provided
- Partials, plates, root canals etc. are not provided