Metompkin Elementary Dental is a
Dental clinic located within Metompkin Elementary School at 24501 Parksley Rd, Parksley, VA 23421. It is an integral part of the
Eastern Shore rural health System (ESRHS), a federally qualified health center dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, and affordable healthcare services to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
This particular location focuses on
dental care for children aged 6 months to 18 years. It offers a wide range of services to protect and restore teeth, including routine cleanings, comprehensive dental exams (with full mouth and Panorex X-rays), amalgam (silver) and composite (white)
fillings, tooth restoration, extractions, root canals,
crowns and bridges, space maintainers, and partial and full dentures. Nitrous Oxide is also available for young and fearful patients to ensure a comfortable experience. Patients do not need to attend Metompkin Elementary School to receive care at this location; the services are available to all eligible children in the area.
Beyond in-person dental care, Metompkin Elementary Dental, in conjunction with Eastern Shore Rural Health, also provides
telemedicine services for Metompkin Elementary School students. These virtual appointments are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for acute needs such as sore throats, fever, and headaches, allowing students to receive care directly from the classroom without a parent or guardian needing to be present, provided the necessary registration and medical history forms are on file.
Eastern Shore Rural Health System, established in 1976, operates multiple medical centers and dental locations across the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Their mission is to create a healthy Eastern Shore by providing quality care for all, regardless of their ability to pay. They offer a sliding fee discount program for qualifying individuals and accept various insurance plans, including HMO, Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, FAMIS, and most private dental insurances. ESRHS emphasizes patient-centered care, integrated medical and dental services, and a commitment to high clinical quality measures. In addition to dental and primary medical care, they also offer behavioral health, pharmacy, and urgent care services, along with support services like health education and assistance with prescription costs and insurance enrollment.
