Skippy Dental - Tri-County Health Network
Dental • Telluride, CO • Since 2011
About
Summary: Skippy Dental is not listed as a program or partner of Tri-County Health Network (TCHN). TCHN is a Telluride-based nonprofit focused on improving community health through care coordination, insurance assistance, wellness and preventive services, behavioral and palliative care, and related programs. It operates 6 offices nationwide within Colorado, including Telluride (HQ) and Montrose/Delta, and offers services such as health insurance assistance, mobile clinics, non-emergent transportation, emergency funds, and multicultural advocacy. If you’re seeking Skippy Dental specifically in Telluride, there’s no indication from TCHN’s materials that Skippy Dental is part of or affiliated with TCHN. Consider contacting TCHN directly at their listed emails or phone numbers for clarification on any dental programs or referrals.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
238 E Colorado Ave, Suite 8, Telluride, Colorado 81435, US
Phone
970-708-7096
skippy@tchnetwork.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Skippy Dental?
Skippy Dental is designed to reduce the burden associated with your child’s oral healthcare and bring a mobile dental clinic to the child.
Who is Skippy Dental for?
Designed for parents/guardians to arrange dental care for their children, particularly when barriers like lack of insurance, transportation, or cost exist.
How does Skippy Dental work at schools?
Participating schools notify parents; a consent form is filled out and TCHNetwork handles the rest. A Skippy Navigator escorts each child to the clinic and back in about 30 minutes.
What services are included?
Comprehensive dental exam, X-rays, fluoride treatment, protective sealants, cleaning, free toothbrush/toothpaste/floss, education on brushing/flossing, primary restorative care (fillings, ITR, SDF when necessary), health insurance enrollment assistance.
Is there a cost to the services?
Skippy is designed to provide services free of cost whether or not you have dental insurance.
What if issues are identified?
The team will call the parent/guardian if further treatment is necessary; options include Skippy Dental Restorative Days at school or referral to a local dentist.
How do I refer my child to outside providers?
If your child needs to be referred to an outside provider, please complete the medical release form.
What about privacy and data?
Information collected will be kept private unless required by law or to bill insurance and will be shared only within the Skippy program.
What if my child does not have health insurance?
TCHNetwork will contact you to discuss potential health insurance options.
How long is the consent valid?
Participation is voluntary; this consent is valid for the entire school year, both fall and spring semesters, unless revoked by a parent or guardian.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
Patients praise
- Increased access to dental care for children in rural areas
- Reduces barriers like transportation and cost for parents
- Effectively reduces rates of untreated dental decay in participating children
- Convenient school-based delivery model saves time for families
Common complaints
- General reports of organizational disorganization within management at Tri-County Health Network, though not specific to the Skippy Dental program.
"Skippy is a proven program that removes geographic and financial barriers to help people access dental care at locations they visit regularly."
— Telluride News article reporting on the program's success.Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Neighbors helping neighbors | The Norwood Post | telluridenews.com — Aug 1, 2025
- Troubling signs for mental health in the high country this offseason — Apr 13, 2026
- Newscast 11-17-25 - KOTO FM — Nov 18, 2025
- Email 76 4.html — Aug 1, 2025
- Telluride celebrates end to ski patrol strike - Colorado Springs Gazette — Jan 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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