Allan Saxe Dental Clinic

For over seventeen (17) years, the Allan Saxe Dental Clinic has provided quality dental care free of charge to low-income residents in Arlington, the Tarrant County portion of Grand Prairie and surrounding communities of Kennedale, Mansfield, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens. The Executive Director of Mission Metroplex, the Board of Directors, the Mission Metroplex Medical Advisory Committee, and the Allan Saxe Director oversee the program.

Clinic History | Volunteer | Clinic Needs | Requesting Services

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Clinic History

In August, 1986, Mission Arlington began by offering Bible Studies in low-income multi-housing communities. It was evident that their needs went beyond spiritual.

Mission Metroplex’s Allan Saxe Dental Clinic was established in 1993. Jean Cagle, the Clinic Director, oversees day-to-day operations with a volunteer staff including dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants and other support staff. No patient pays for any care received. The Allan Saxe Dental Clinic operates completely on a donation basis.

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Volunteer

We need Dentists and Hygienists to serve in the Allan Saxe Dental clinic. Clinic hours are flexible based upon the availability of professional help. Please contact Jean Cagle, Clinic Director at 817-277-6620.

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Clinic Needs

Salaries for Paid Positions: With available funds, the clinic would be able to hire additional paid personnel, allowing them to accept more new patients each week and reduce waiting time for return visits. Additionally, the clinic could increase the denture caseload and free up volunteers for more special programs such as sealant days and shelter-only.

Funds to Update Equipment: All equipment since the clinic opened has been donated and it has become increasingly necessary yet expensive to maintain and repair this equipment.

Funds to Purchase Supplies: We are so very thankful for all the supplies that are currently donated to the clinic. However, there are times we don’t have the supplies available needed to provide patients the highest level of are possible.

For more information or to make a donation, call us at 817-277-6620. For your convenience, we also accept online donations.

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Requesting Services: First Monday: 817-860-4474

1. If desiring to be a new patient, call 817-860-4474 at 8:30 a.m. on the first Monday of the month to obtain an appointment for that month.
2. You will receive a busy signal if you call before the 8:30 a.m. opening, or after the number has been closed for the day;
3. Once all the new patint appointments are scheduled, the phone is turned off.
4. New patients must have current proof of residency in Kennedale, Arlington or Mansfield ISD’s;
5. New patients must have proof of income such as a food stamp card, John Peter Smith card, school free or reduced lunch paperwork or a check stub, etc.
6. On the day of your appointment come to the front office of Mission Arlington at 7:00 a.m.

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Services at the Saxe Clinic include exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions and denture care. A limited number of patients receive root canals and crowns.

Process: What to Expect on Appointment Day: Make preparations to spend the entire day at the clinic. If necessary, make arrangements for someone else to care for or pick up your children after school. It could take until 5:00 p.m. for your dental treatment.