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Comprehensive dental care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Faculty, staff, and dental post-graduates
Not required
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental, MassHealth, Self-pay
See location information below
7 clinics in MA (Canton, Groton, Hathorne/Danvers, Taunton, West Springfield, Worcester, Wrentham)
See location information below
Welcome to Our Community
We are proud to offer top-quality dental care to patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, living in Massachusetts. Our friendly and compassionate dental teams are ready to meet patients wherever they are to provide expert care. From the minute you walk in the door, we hope you will feel safe, welcome, and happy to be here.
I know that if my daughter has anxiety or behavior issues, she’s not going to be forced to do anything that makes her feel uncomfortable. And I think that’s why she’s come such a long way because she is building a trust with the staff here.
What to Expect for New Patients
Let’s Talk
The first step to enrolling a patient with us is to call your local clinic and talk to a member of our staff. We’ll help you figure out if our clinic is the right place for you or your loved one, and whether your insurance will cover the costs. Caregivers can also receive information on eligibility for care from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.
Find a Location
We have 7 clinics in Massachusetts. Choose the clinic near to you.
NOTE: Children with special needs can also visit the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at Tufts University Dental Care Center in Boston.
Pappas Rehab. Hospital for Children (Canton)
Bradford Building
3 Randolph St.
2nd Floor
Canton, MA 02021
Phone: 781-562-0349
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
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Seven Hills Pediatric Center (Groton)
22 Hillside Ave.
Groton, MA 01450
Phone: 978-732-5400
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Hogan Regional Center (Hathorne/Danvers)
450 Maple St.
P.O. Box A
Hathorne, MA 01937
Phone: 978-774-5000 x510
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Northwoods Medical Center (Taunton)
2007 Bay St.
Suite B110
Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 508-823-7323
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
West Springfield
1275 Elm St.
Suite B
West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: 413-363-1345
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wrentham Developmental Center
131 Emerald St.
(Located in the May Center at 1 Curtis Ave.)
Wrentham, MA 02093
Phone: 508-384-8987
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Worcester
150 Goddard Memorial Drive
Suite 2
Worcester, MA 01603
Phone: 508-796-1555
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide care for patients of all ages but primarily serve adults (18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities, living in Massachusetts. Patients under the age of 18, including those with special needs, can also visit our Pediatric Dental Clinic at the Tufts University Dental Care Center in Boston.
No, we do not provide free care or services, but most patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities will be eligible for MassHealth DDS insurance. If you would like more information about receiving insurance through MassHealth, please visit the Mass.gov website.
We accept the following insurances:
- Delta Dental PPO and Premier
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- MassHealth (not HSN)
Please call your nearest location to verify insurance. If you have an insurance we do not accept or you do not have insurance, you can "self pay." For self-pay patients, we do not offer payment plan options. However, patients may apply for financing Happen Bank (formerly LendingClub), which offers a range of loan rates.
Payment is due before treament is rendered.
Learn more about insurance and billing.
No. Some of our patients or caregivers pay out of pocket. However, please note that we cannot provide free care.
Payment is due before treament is rendered.
We only serve Massachusetts residents. If you live in another state, please contact your state’s Medicaid office, Department of Health Services, or local state dental society for more information about services in your state.
We provide a team-based approach to your dental care. You will interact with different types of providers, including staff (e.g., dental hygienists and dental assistants), dentists (faculty members who also teach at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine), and residents (students who are general dentists and are specializing in more advanced education).
We do not offer sedation on site in our clinics. Patients can be seen in the office having taken an oral sedative in advance of their appointment. We also provide care under general anesthesia in a hospital operating room setting.
Yes, if you or your family member need assistance in a non-English language, we offer interpreters at no personal cost to you. Some commonly spoken languages are:
- Arabic
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Cambodian
- Cantonese
- European Portuguese
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Pashto
- Russian
- Spanish
- Toishanese
- Vietnamese
If a patient of one of our clinics requires urgent dental care when the clinics are closed (e.g., nights, weekends, and holidays), emergency services are available at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. To contact Tufts Medical Center, call 617-636-5114 and ask for the dental resident on call, who will be available to help you. Alternatively, caregivers and patients can instead contact their closest emergency room for services.
A Long Tradition of Care
For 50 years, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have partnered in the delivery of state-of-the-art oral health care across the Commonwealth. Our faculty and staff in the seven Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics (formerly Tufts Dental Facilities) provide comprehensive dental care that enhances the lives of more than 7,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities today.
Building for the Future
Our faculty, staff, post-graduate residents and students, and administration are proud of the work our Special Care Clinics have accomplished for the last 5 decades—and will continue this work long into the future. In order for our clinics to run, stay current with modern dental equipment, and be able to meet the needs of as many individuals with disabilities as possible, we need your help. To explore giving opportunities, please visit our donations page.
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