Sliding fee may be approved for up to one year at a time. Download a Sliding Fee Application and complete it.Sliding Discount Fee Scale does not cover any specialty dental care that is referred out to a specialist, such as: Orthondontics, endodontics or periodontics. Richmond Smiles - Call 804-381-2624 for information on the Richmond Smiles Program. VCU School of Dentistry – Patient Care. To apply for our Sliding Fee Discount Program, proof of income is requested. Persons who have no income may also apply. Although we are proud that we offer service at reduced fees, we do not offer in-house payment plans or fees on a sliding scale. All forms of insurance, including Medicaid, are accepted and sliding scale payment options are available for those who qualify.