Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics

Providers and patient

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 ClinicPhoneFaxAddress
Hogan Regional Center (Hathorne)978-774-5000 x510978-774-2408450 Maple St., P.O. Box A
Hathorne, MA 01937
Northwoods Medical Center (Taunton)508-823-7323508-823-79322007 Bay St. Suite B110
Taunton, MA  02780
Pappas Rehab. Hospital for Children  (Canton)781-562-0349781-562-10583 Randolph St., Bradford Building, 2nd Floor
Canton, MA 02021
Seven Hills Pediatric Center (Groton)978-732-5400978-448-269522 Hillside Ave.
Groton, MA  01450
West Springfield413-363-1345413-363-16761275 Elm St. Suite B
West Springfield, MA 01089
Worcester508-796-1555508-796-1562150 Goddard Memorial Drive, Suite 2
Worcester, MA 01603
Wrentham Developmental Center508-384-8987508-384-6594131 Emerald St. (Located in the May Center at 1 Curtis Ave.)
Wrentham, MA 02093

View Map of Locations

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • To receive care at TSCDC, all patients must first meet certain qualifications. Caregivers should contact their nearest facility from our list of locations.

  • We accept a variety of insurances, including MassHealth. Please call your nearest location to verify insurance.

  • 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.