For Parents/Guardians
Q: How do I qualify?
A: KIND serves children up to the age of 18 whose families’ are considered low-income by Federal Poverty Level and KIND percentage guidelines. KIND also accepts children with Medicaid and CHP+. To qualify, families can download an eligibility application below: Download Eligibility Form (Formulario De Solicitud De Elegibilidad De La Cl¡nica KIND) (87kb PDF)
You can also request an application by calling KIND at (303) 733-3710, Ext. 15. Once you fill out an application, return it to us, and KIND verifies your eligibility, you will be able to schedule an appointment for your child.
Q: How do I schedule an appointment?
A: Scheduling an appointment with a KIND dentist is easy. Simply contact a KIND facility to make your child’s appointment. Click here to contact our facilities in Denver and Colorado Springs.
Q: How do I pay for KIND’s services?
A: KIND asks qualifying families to pay $20 per appointment, plus a percentage of the total value of services provided. Example: For a treatment valued at $150, a family would be asked to pay the $20 appointment fee, plus $30 to $45 for their share of the services, based on income. No child is ever turned away based on their family’s inability to pay.
Q: Can I make payments?
A: Yes. Families can work out a payment schedule with the billing coordinator at your child’s facility.
Q: Where are KIND facilities?
A: KIND serves children at three facilities in the Denver area and one facility in Colorado Springs. We also reach children in rural and underserved urban communities statewide through our state-of-the-art mobile Miles for Smiles dental unit.
Q: How long will KIND see my kids?
A: As long as they remain eligible, KIND will see children until they turn 18 years of age. Once KIND receives a child’s application and they are deemed eligible, their eligibility is good for one year, after which parents or guardians can reapply.
Q: Are KIND volunteers “real” dentists?
A: KIND’s dentists are all professionally licensed by the State of Colorado. In fact, many of our professional dentists are volunteers from the local community, taking time off from their private practices to treat KIND children.
Q: What kind of dental care is provided?
A: Through our staff and network of volunteer dental professionals, KIND provides children with comprehensive dental services including: complete oral exams, cleanings, dental sealants, restorative treatments such as fillings, emergency care, and specialty services (orthodontics, pedodontics, endodontics and oral surgery) on a case-by-case basis. We strongly encourage parents with children needing specialty services to call KIND to find out more information and/or apply for eligibility.
Q: Is this service government funded?
A: The majority of KIND’s funding comes from private foundations, individual donors, and special events. Also, many of the dentists and other professionals volunteer their time to provide affordable services to our patients.