Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics
Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics (TSCDC), formerly known as Tufts Dental Facilities or TDF, provides comprehensive dental care for adults and children with developmental disabilities living in Massachusetts. The TSCDC program began in 1976, as a result of a court order mandating that the Commonwealth expand access to medical and dental care for individuals with special needs. Today, TSCDC has more than 6,500 patients who are receiving care from oral health providers who have the expertise, experience, and facilities to properly serve patients with special needs.
For Patients and Caregivers
To receive care at Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics, each patient must first meet certain qualifications. Caregivers should contact their nearest facility below. (View a map of our locations.) After calling, our staff will help determine eligibility and verify insurance. Caregivers can also receive information on eligibility from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.
Locations
NOTE: The Glavin and Templeton clinics have closed. Please contact the Worcester or West Springfield clinics for information. Children with special needs can also be seen at Tufts Pediatric Dental Clinic in Boston.
| TSCDC Clinic | Phone | Fax | Address |
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| Hogan Regional Center (Hathorne) | 978-774-5000 x510 | 978-774-2408 | 450 Maple St., P.O. Box A Hathorne, MA 01937 |
| Northwoods Medical Center (Taunton) | 508-823-7323 | 508-823-7932 | 2007 Bay St. Suite B110 Taunton, MA 02780 |
| Pappas Rehab. Hospital for Children (Canton) | 781-562-0349 | 781-562-1058 | 3 Randolph St., Bradford Building, 2nd Floor Canton, MA 02021 |
| Seven Hills Pediatric Center (Groton) | 978-732-5400 | 978-448-2695 | 22 Hillside Ave. Groton, MA 01450 |
| West Springfield | 413-363-1345 | 413-363-1676 | 1275 Elm St. Suite B West Springfield, MA 01089 |
| Worcester | 508-796-1555 | 508-796-1562 | 150 Goddard Memorial Drive, Suite 2 Worcester, MA 01603 |
| Wrentham Developmental Center | 508-384-8987 | 508-384-6594 | 131 Emerald St. (Located in the May Center at 1 Curtis Ave.) Wrentham, MA 02093 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, we cannot provide free care/services, but most patients will be eligible for MassHealth insurance. If you would like more information about receiving insurance through MassHealth, please click here.
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To receive care at TSCDC, all patients must first meet certain qualifications. Caregivers should contact their nearest facility from our list of locations.
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We accept a variety of insurances, including MassHealth. Please call your nearest location to verify insurance.
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No. Some of our patients/caregivers pay out of pocket. However, please note that we cannot provide free care.
After Hours Emergency Care
If a current TSCDC patient requires urgent dental care when the TSCDC 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 “Emergency Dental Care." Alternatively, caregivers and patients can instead contact their closest emergency room for services.