STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Human and Social Needs
AGENDA DATE: October 13, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Community Care
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the first of two, one-year renewal options to the interlocal agreement with Texas A&M University Health Science Center dba Texas A&M University College of Dentistry to administer the Clinical Dental Care Services Program by providing dental health services to seniors 60 and older residing in the city of Dallas for the period October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021 - Not to exceed $250,000.00, from $370,000.00 to $620,000.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Texas A&M University Health Science Center dba Texas A&M University College of Dentistry is contracted to provide basic dental health services, including: exams, cleanings, fluoride treatment, sealants, filings, extractions, root canals, treatment for infections, oral health education and partial and full dentures to seniors aged 60 and older residing within the city of Dallas. All dental services will be provided at the following locations: North Dallas Shared Ministries Clinic (NDSM) located at 2875 Merrell Road, Dallas Texas 75229 and Agape Clinic (Agape) located at 4104 Junius Street, Dallas, Texas 75246. Beginning in the last quarter of the contract period, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry will begin providing dental services at a new location, South Dallas Dental Clinic (South Dallas) at Hatcher Station Village, 4542 Scyene Road, Dallas, Texas 75210. This will increase the capacity to serve more seniors with the three locations geographically distributed for seniors to access clinical dental services. NDSM is convenient and accessible for patients from northwest Dallas including Love Field, Stemmons Corridor, and West Dallas communities. Agape is convenient and accessible for patients fro...
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