Buses 'A' and 'B' are based in Las Vegas, NV

Bus 'C' is based in Elko, NV

Locations:

NVHC Las Vegas Administrative Office
4415 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 103
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Elko Family Medical & Dental Center
762 14th Street
Elko, NV 89801

Appointments:

In Las Vegas call: (702) 220-9908

In Elko call: (775) 738-8177 option 3

Professional Staff

In Las Vegas

In Elko

Timothy Hill, D.M.D.

Overview:
Miles for Smiles is available in Clark County, Elko County and surrounding rural areas. Miles for Smiles, sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Foundation and other supporters, began operations in Las Vegas in 1998 to help children obtain oral health care. The program added an additional bus in 2004. In 2005 the Ronald McDonald bus arrived in Elko, and Nevada Health Centers, Inc. assumed operations of the program. Miles for Smiles uses treatment, education, prevention and advocacy to address the oral health epidemic.

Target Population:

Las Vegas: The Miles for Smiles buses in Las Vegas offer services to everyone and have a special program for Senior Citizens.

Elko: The Miles for Smiles bus in Elko was donated to NVHC by the Ronald McDonald Charities and offers dental care to children age 18 and younger.

Services provided:
Restorative and preventive care, exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, extractions, x-rays, oral health education, fillings.

Staffing:
Each Miles for Smiles bus is fully staffed with a dentist, dental assistants and office assistants. Eligibility workers are available to assist with enrollment in Nevada Check-Up or Medicaid.

Federal Designation: HPSA

Patient Profile: Check this site in 2006 for the 2005 patient profile.