Jefferson County residents without dental insurance have a rare opportunity for free care this week, as Medical Teams International brings its mobile dental clinics to three local locations through Thursday, May 14.
The clinics are offered in collaboration with Warm Springs Managed Care, and provide a range of services at no cost. Here is the complete schedule:
This Week's Clinic Schedule
Tuesday, May 12 — Warm Springs Old Cafeteria
- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Services: Dental extractions and fillings
- No appointment necessary
Wednesday, May 13 — JCFBN Madras Shelter
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Services: Urgent dental care including x-rays, cavity fillings, and tooth extractions; also includes medical screenings
- Open to adults 18 and older without medical insurance
- Limited space available — walk-up appointments begin at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 14 — Warm Springs Pavilion
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Services: Dental fillings and extractions
- No appointment necessary
About Medical Teams International
Medical Teams International is a nonprofit organization that deploys mobile dental and medical units to underserved communities. Jefferson County, with its rural geography and historically high rates of economic distress, has been a recurring stop for the organization's Central Oregon circuit.
Access to dental care remains a persistent challenge across Jefferson County, particularly for uninsured residents, farmworkers, and tribal community members. These clinics offer one of the few opportunities for free, professional dental treatment available in the area outside of community health center programs.
Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Medical Teams International or Warm Springs Managed Care directly for more information.