Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Dental Services
Dental services are available with a emphasis on children and prevention.
Dental services are also offered at the Stacy McKay Health & Education Center located at Portage High School East, the Merrillville Center and our newest location in Hammond
All staff members are excellent clinicians with outstanding credentials and extensive experience in family dentistry.

Dental services are available with an emphasis on children and prevention. Dentist services are offered at the Stacy McKay Health & Education Center located at Portage High School East, Rivera Dental Center in Lake Station, the Merrillville Center, and our center in Hammond, Indiana. NorthShore Health Centers is able to offer our communities dental services that meet the needs of everyone in the family. All staff members are excellent clinicians with outstanding credentials and extensive experience in family dentistry.
Dental hygienists are available to clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventative dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. NorthShore's dentists promote good dental health and the prevention of dental diseases.
Services Available:
    Remove decay from teeth and fill cavities
    Repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth
    Place sealants or whitening agents on teeth
    Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
    Take and examine X-rays of teeth, gums, the jaw, and nearby areas for problems
    Make models and measurements for dental appliances, such as dentures, to fit patients
    Teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride and other aspects of dental care

NorthShore Payment Policy/Cost of Services
The Health Centers are open to the public.
    Self pay charges for health care are determined on a sliding scale according to the responsible party's income.
    Cash payments and private insurance are gladly accepted.
    All clients must pay a minimum fee for each office visit.
    Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise payments are accepted.
    Charges for dental work are assessed based on the services provided and ability to pay.
    Payments must be made at the time services are rendered.
NorthShore Health Centers will assess each patient's ability to pay prior to rendering services. It is the responsible party's obligation to furnish all financial documents requested by NorthShore Health Centers.
While we provide a wide range of services, and sometimes refer patients to specialists and others not affiliated with NorthShore Health Centers. Those fees must be negotiated directly by the patient with the provider. NorthShore Health Centers is not involved in these negotiations, and is not responsible for paying such fees.
The new Healthy Indiana Plan (or œHIP 2.0 ), www.hip.in.gov is an affordable health insurance program from the State of Indiana for uninsured adult Hoosiers. The Healthy Indiana Plan pays for medical expenses and provides incentives for members to be more health conscious. The Healthy Indiana Plan provides coverage for qualified low-income Hoosiers ages 19 to 64, who are interested in participating in a low-cost, consumer-driven health care program.
NorthShore is also an enrollment site for Hoosier Healthwise which provides Medicaid for Pregnant Women & Children. Visit Indiana Medicaid www.indianamedicaid.com for more information.

Hours: Call for hours

Eligibility: All income levels

Services offered: Medical Services, Dental Services

Fees: Call for details

Insurance coverage: Accepts Uninsured, Underinsured