The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Dental Clinic provides a variety of dental care services to eligible veterans, including:

• Routine exams and cleanings
• Restorative procedures, such as fillings and crowns
• Endodontics (root canal therapy)
• Oral surgery
• Periodontics (gum disease treatment)
• Prosthodontics (dentures and implants)
• Orthodontics (braces)
• Oral pathology (diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases)
• Oral radiology (X-rays)

The clinic also offers preventive dental care services, such as fluoride treatments and sealants.

To be eligible for dental care at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, you must be a veteran who has served at least 90 days of active duty, or who is a former prisoner of war. You must also be enrolled in the VA healthcare system.

To schedule an appointment at the dental clinic, you can call (570) 824-3521. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when scheduling an appointment at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Dental Clinic:

• You will need to bring your VA identification card with you to your appointment.
• If you are a new patient, you will need to complete a new patient paperwork.
• The clinic may require you to have a dental exam before you can receive certain dental services.