Volunteer with the Children's Dental Clinic
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Help expand access to dental care for eligible children and pregnant patients in Sedgwick County. Volunteers are a critical part of our clinic model.
Funding and Support
The clinic is supported through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Maternal Child Health grant, Delta Dental Smile Maker Grant, and local funding partners.
We are a KDHE Kansas Charitable Health Provider and operate in accordance with Kansas Dental Board guidelines.
The Children’s Dental Clinic has been in existence since 1940 in order to provide dental care to eligible children and pregnant mothers from our community.
Community partners refer patients who meet strict eligibility requirements. Wichita State University dental hygiene students rotate through the clinic providing preventive care under the supervision of staff hygienists.
Dentists from the community volunteer their time to provide basic restorative care. Volunteers may treat patients onsite or in their own offices. All services must be provided at no cost to the patient.
Patients are referred to the clinic and must meet strict eligibility requirements.
Children must:
- Live in Sedgwick County
- Be enrolled in school
- Be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (school lunch eligibility required)
- Have no dental insurance
- Not qualify for Medicaid (verified through KMAP)
Pregnant patients must:
- Be enrolled in WIC or Healthy Babies programs
- Meet income eligibility requirements
- Have no dental insurance or Medicaid dental coverage
Visit the Children's Dental Clinic's main page for more information.
- Support children and pregnant patients with limited access to care
- Help fill a critical gap in community dental services
- Collaborate with public health and academic partners
- Contribute to prevention-focused dental care
In 2024, the clinic provided $556,749.40 in services to 607 eligible children and pregnant mothers in Sedgwick County.
On-Site Volunteering
Provide care directly at the Children’s Dental Clinic. Scheduling is available most weekdays and evenings.
In-Office Volunteering
Treat referred patients in your own dental office. Referral coordination is provided by clinic staff.
We will coordinate referral information and scheduling
Care must be provided at no cost to the patient
Some surgical facility costs may be coordinated through partner programs
Contact
For more information, contact Robyn Kirkpatrick or Kerry Smith or call us at 316-660-7317.
- Robyn Kirkpatrick, RDH, CDA, MPH, ECP-III – Program Manager
- Carrie Montroy, RDH, BAS, CHW, ECP-III – Staff Hygienist / Clinical Instructor
- Kerry Smith – Dental Assistant / Receptionist / CHW
- Trista Vazquez-Godinez – Dental Assistant / Spanish Interpreter