Affordable dental care for local residents
“We are so pleased that Dr. Milton Liu has joined our team of
dental providers,” stated Chief Dental Officer Tiffanie Waldeck, DMD. “Dr. Liu
has dedicated his career to improving the oral health and quality of life of
Rhode Islanders. He believes in our mission and is a perfect fit for our
community health center and the patients we are dedicated to serving.”
Dr. Milton J. Liu received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in
2010 from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He went on to
complete a one-year General Practice Residency program at the Samuels-Sinclair
Dental Center at Rhode Island Hospital.
By joining the team, WRHS now has three full time Dentists and three
Registered Dental Hygienists at its Hope Valley facility.
“I just joined WRHS in January of this year and it is going well. It is a pleasure to serve the community with Dr. Waldeck and her dental team,” Dr. Milton Liu. He continued, “In such a short amount of time, it is clear to me that WRHS is dedicated to providing quality, patient centered care. I hope that our patients feel the same way.”
The dental department provides comprehensive services with a focus
on preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Dental services include
dental examinations, oral cancer screenings, fillings, cleanings, sealants and
fluoride varnishes, digital X-rays, extractions, root canals, crowns, and
partial and complete dentures.
Wood River Health Services is recognized as a Patient-Centered
Medical Home (PCMH) by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. As a
Federally Qualified Health Center, WRHS is dedicated to providing high-quality
and affordable medical, dental and behavioral healthcare and additional
services to community residents with fees adjusted based upon a patient’s
ability to pay.
For information about WRHS’ dental programs or to schedule an
appointment, call (401) 539-2461.
About Wood
River Health Services
Since 1976, Wood River Health Services (WRHS) has provided
high-quality affordable medical, dental and social services to the communities of
southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. A private, non-profit
Community Health Center, WRHS is devoted to providing quality patient care to
more than 8,000 patients. It is recognized by the National Committee for
Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. WRHS is a
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), a community-based health care
provider that receives funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide
primary care services in underserved areas. FQHCs must adhere to a stringent
set of requirements including providing care on a sliding fee scale based on the
ability to pay and operating under a governing board that includes at least 51%
patient-members. For information about its programs and services, visit
WRHSRI.org.