A sliding fee schedule is used for payment based on income. Kind and Gentle Dental Care provides low cost dental care for adults and children.The sliding fee scale program is available to uninsured patients who are unable to pay for medically necessary services at certain Northwell Health clinics. For more information on our sliding fee scale and other payment options, please contact us at 914-OD-CARES (914-632-2737). A number of dental clinics in Alabama provide care on a reduced or sliding fee scale basis to qualifying patients. -Medical Assistance, sliding fee scale. CLINICS AND LOW-COST DENTAL PROVIDERS. Download a Sliding Fee Application and complete it. The sliding scale fee program requires photo ID, current address and employment income verification, if applicable. If you need to change your appointment, please let us know two business days in advance.