Quality health care is an expensive and time-consuming effort, requiring a commitment of both this Dental Clinic and you, the patient. Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, Inc.is a private, non-profit agency. We are not government operated. Our mission is to make dental care accessible and affordable to the most people possible.
APPOINTMENTS - Phone: 813-5793935, extension I03
We offer patients reduced fees due to agreements with community volunteer dentists, hygienists and dental assistants. Occasionally, dental students, hygiene students and assisting students may be part of the overall team treating you. A Florida licensed dentist will always be present. Patients can expect to have lengthy appointments.
You may be required to bring verification of inc.<>me to your appointment. Please do not bring small children to leave unattended.
PAYMENT - We can only accept cash or checks for payment
CONFIRMING APPOINTMENTS - We must have a confirmation to hold your appointment. We attempt to call everyone two days before their appointment.
24 hours notice is required if you cannot make an appointment. Patients with numerous cancellations or no shows may be discharged from Gulf Coast Dental Outreach.
EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS - We do not have clinic every day. We are not an Emergency clinic. You may have to go to another office and pay for emergency treatment.
DISCHARGE - Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, Inc. reserves the right to discharge a patient if the patient does not demonstrate commitment to participate in their own oral health. We can help you, but you must also agree to help us help you by taking care of your teeth at home.
Sometimes this also includes changes in lifestyle or diet.
We may refuse treatment to patients when we believe the treatment is beyond our scope of
care of the providers, or if the patient requires so much care that they would be better served in a private dentist's office.
Please remember to give thanks to the people who volunteer their time to provide your health care. We care about our patients and want to continue to serve you in the best way possible. Please treat us with the same respect we treat you.
I understand and agree to the terms of this agreement.