The Health District of Northern Larimer County and Women’s Resource Center on Wednesday announced the launch of Dental Connections, a partnership initiative to providing dental care assess for residents of Larimer County.

Dental Connections has been scheduling patients in a pilot program for the past several months and is now open to the public with three distinct programs to provide for the needs of those seeking dental care.

The Resource and Referral service taps into the Health District’s large database of dental professionals assisting men and women in the search for a local dentist that meets their needs. This unique connective care program now available online or over the phone, allows adults to search for a provider based on a range of criteria - from types of procedures and payment options to provider gender and non-English language proficiency - and find descriptions, location, and contact information for all providers.

The Dental Care Access program creates connections to care for individuals with low income and no dental insurance. Due to the overwhelming need for lost-cost dental services in Larimer County, clients register for the Dental Care Access program through an online lottery