Community Free Dental Clinic

What Community Free Dental Clinic does

Community Free Dental Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in March 2013 in Huntsville, Alabama, that delivers free dental care to low-income, uninsured adults aged 19 and older residing in Madison County. Eligibility is restricted to Madison County residents with household income at or below 150% of the federal poverty level and no dental insurance; patients must register in advance (online, by email, or via 24/7 outdoor drop boxes) and call to schedule appointments, with no walk-ins accepted. Services are limited to extractions (the primary focus due to overwhelming demand), fillings, and cleanings, supplemented by registered nurse health evaluations that include blood pressure and blood sugar screening, smoking cessation counseling, medication compliance support, and referrals for medical, financial, psychological, and food assistance.

The clinic operates from a single location at 2341 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville, AL, with weekday operating hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Clinical capacity is provided entirely by licensed volunteer dentists, dental students from the UAB School of Dentistry, volunteer nurses, chairside assistants, and office staff. Since opening, the clinic has cumulatively treated approximately 8,700 to 9,200 patients and delivered an estimated $3.48 million to $4.09 million in donated dental services. There is no proprietary technology platform; the digital footprint consists of a WordPress website (hsvfreedental.org), an email-based registration workflow, and basic Facebook/Instagram accounts.

The business model is donation-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding sources include individual donations, local businesses, grants, churches (notably First Baptist Church of Huntsville), and foundations (Alpha Foundation, Lowe Foundation). Supporting partners include United Way of Madison County (core), UAB School of Dentistry (volunteer and referral pipeline), Crestwood Hospital/CHI, Reach Orthodontics, Redstone Federal Credit Union, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, with supplemental passive donations via the Amazon Smile program. No fees are charged to patients and no dental insurance is accepted. The organization is the only provider of its kind in Madison County for this population segment.

Name

Community Free Dental Clinic

Legal name

Community Free Dental Clinic

Website

https://hsvfreedental.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Community Free Dental Clinic is a Huntsville, Alabama 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2013 that provides free extractions, fillings, and cleanings to low-income uninsured adults aged 19+ in Madison County, staffed by volunteer dentists and funded by donations and local foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Dental Services

NAICS

Offices of Dentists (621210)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency/Urgent General Dentistry (Walk-In/After-Hours General Care) (HLABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Free dental services
• Nonprofit dental clinic
• Community dental care
• Uninsured adult dental
• Dental charity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the clinic relies entirely on donations from individuals, local businesses, grants, and churches. Funding supports dental equipment, supplies, and operational costs. The clinic also receives in-kind contributions including office supplies, dental supplies, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
2. Volunteer Services: The clinic operates with licensed volunteer dentists, nurses, chairside assistants, and office staff who donate their time and expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Community Free Dental Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dental clinic that provides free dental services—primarily extractions, fillings, and cleanings—to low-income, uninsured adults aged 19 and older living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level. The clinic, founded in March 2013 and located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, relies on volunteer dentists and staff to deliver care at no cost to eligible patients.

Product overview

Community Free Dental Clinic is a single 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free dental care services to low-income, uninsured adult residents of Madison County, Alabama. The clinic offers consultations with oral and X-ray examinations, extractions (primary focus), fillings, and cleanings. Additionally, registered nurses provide health evaluations, smoking cessation counseling, medication compliance support, and referrals to medical, financial, psychological, and food assistance services. Patients must register online, meet eligibility requirements (19+ years old, Madison County resident, income at or below 150% of poverty level, no dental insurance), and call to schedule appointments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Dental Extractions

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 9,200 patients treated since 2013 with over $4,092,000 in donated services
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Madison CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The clinic is partnered with United Way of Madison County as a key nonprofit partner. United Way provides organizational support and community connections. The clinic is listed on the United Way website as a partner organization.
• UAB School of DentistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham Dental School provides volunteer dentists to the clinic. The clinic serves as a learning and mentoring environment for UAB dental students. Patients requiring surgical extractions (wisdom teeth) are referred to UAB Dental School in Birmingham.
• First Baptist Church of HuntsvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal church partner providing community support and connections to the clinic. Listed as a supporting organization.
• The Alpha FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foundation supporting the clinic's mission through community partnerships and organizational support.
• Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce partner supporting community business connections and awareness.
• Redstone Federal Credit Union (REDFCU)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal credit union that supports the clinic through sponsorship and community partnerships. Appears as a supporting partner on the clinic's website.
• Crestwood Hospital (CHI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospital partner providing healthcare connections and community health support for the clinic's patient population.
• Reach OrthodonticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal orthodontic practice supporting the clinic through community partnerships and referrals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Cahaba Medical Care (Alabama FQHC with dental): Cahaba Medical Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating in Alabama that provides integrated medical and dental services to underserved populations. Comparable as a regional Alabama safety-net dental provider, though operates under FQHC reimbursement model rather than pure donation model.

Direct peers

• Dental Lifeline Network (Donated Dental Services): Dental Lifeline Network coordinates volunteer dentists who provide comprehensive dental care for elderly, disabled, and medically fragile individuals who cannot afford care. Highly comparable as a charitable dental services network targeting low-income uninsured adults.
• Remote Area Medical (RAM): RAM operates mobile free clinics delivering dental, vision, and medical care to uninsured and underinsured populations across the U.S. Compares directly in mission, volunteer-based delivery, and patient demographic of low-income adults without insurance.
• Mission of Mercy (various state chapters, e.g., AZMOM, Oklahoma Mission of Mercy): Mission of Mercy projects are volunteer-driven free dental clinics (often held as multi-day events) that serve uninsured and low-income adults with extractions, fillings, and cleanings. Closely comparable to Community Free Dental Clinic in patient population, service mix, and volunteer-dependent operating model.
• America's Dentists Care Foundation: ADCF supports Missions of Mercy free dental clinics by providing equipment and logistical infrastructure to volunteer events. Comparable model: volunteer dentists delivering free extractions, fillings, and cleanings to underserved adults.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC): NAFC is a national network and advocacy umbrella for free and charitable clinics (many of which provide dental services). Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same charitable-health ecosystem that supports clinics like Community Free Dental Clinic.

Others

• Alabama Primary Health Care Association (APHCA): APHCA is the Alabama PCA representing FQHCs and other safety-net providers across the state, many of which offer dental services to uninsured adults. Thematically adjacent as a peer ecosystem organization serving overlapping patient populations in Alabama.

Emerging players

• Volunteers in Medicine (VIM): VIM is a network of free clinics (often providing medical and sometimes dental care) run by retired and active volunteer clinicians for uninsured low-income adults. Directly comparable volunteer-driven nonprofit model serving similar populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CommunityFreeDentalClinic
• Xx.com/CommunityFreeD1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-free-dental-clinic

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