UR Medicine Eastman Dental – Smile Mobile
Across Wayne County, a bright purple RV is quietly rewriting the rules of American dentistry. UR Medicine Eastman Dental’s Smile Mobile rolls past barns, schools and trailer parks, delivering fillings, cleanings and sealants to kids who have never seen a dental mirror. No insurance? No problem—families climb aboard, get treated in a fully equipped chair, and leave with floss still tucked in goodie bags.
In a nation where 45 million people live in dental deserts, this roving clinic turns parking lots into waiting rooms and proves that geography should never decide a child’s smile.
(585) 275-5007
UR Medicine Eastman Dental – Smile Mobile delivers comprehensive, on-site oral health care to underserved communities, eliminating transportation barriers and ensuring early intervention for children and families across the region; staffed by University of Rochester specialists, the state-of-the-art mobile clinic provides preventive, restorative, and educational services that reduce long-term treatment costs, improve school attendance, and create a seamless referral pathway to the main URMC dentistry center, all accessible by calling (585) 275-5007 or visiting urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry.aspx.
Faq
What services does the UR Medicine Eastman Dental – Smile Mobile provide?
The Smile Mobile brings comprehensive pediatric dentistry directly to schools and community sites across upstate New York, offering exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, digital x-rays, and restorative care for children from preschool through high school who might otherwise lack access to a dentist in United States healthcare system.
How do I schedule an appointment on the Smile Mobile?
Parents or guardians can request a visit by calling the central scheduling line at (585) 275-5007, selecting the Smile Mobile option, and providing the child’s school name and grade; the team then coordinates with school nurses to send consent forms and set an on-site appointment date.
Is there a cost for treatment on the Smile Mobile?
Most services are billed to the child’s Medicaid or Child Health Plus plan with no out-of-pocket cost, and uninsured families can apply for compassionate care funding supported by grants and donations administered through UR Medicine Eastman Dental.
Where can I find the Smile Mobile schedule and route?
Updated monthly calendars are posted at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/dentistry.aspx under the Community Programs tab, listing each school stop, arrival time, and contact details; you can also subscribe to email alerts for real-time location updates.
