Promise CHC makes dental care affordable, accessible for patients
SIOUX CENTER � Leonard o Gabriel M � rque z says many patients are surprised when they find out how the dental program works at Promise Community Health Center in Sioux Center. The dental assistant/interpreter said they are happy to find out that Promise greatly discounts the cost of dental appointments � to as as low as $40 � depending on their household income and size if they have no insurance. They also discover that Promise accepts Medicaid patients � one of the few dental clinics in the area to do so. Dental assistant/interpreter Leonard o Gabriel M � rque z of Promise Community Health Center says patients are surprised how affordable and accessible Promise makes dental care for them. Therefore, Marquez said Promise�s dental team educates patients that dental care is an affordable option for them. In fact, if they receive preventative care, they likely will save a lot of money in the long term. �Prevention is the key,� he said. �We are trying to switch the mindset in how they...
