Illinois Mental Health Association to Open $4M Dental Clinic

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The Schuyler County Mental Health Association in Rushville, Illinois is on track to open a new $4 million dental practice called Schuyler Dental in June. The practice will be led by Dr. Amit Kumar, DDS and is being funded by an anonymous donor. Schuyler Dental is already approaching 200 patients, with six to eight new patients signing up for care each day, and is set to officially open for patients in July.

Why it matters

The opening of Schuyler Dental represents an important investment in expanding access to affordable dental care in the Rushville area, which has historically faced challenges in providing comprehensive healthcare services to its residents. The new clinic will help address gaps in dental coverage and provide a much-needed resource for the local community.

The details

Schuyler Dental will be a nearly $4 million project located in Rushville, Illinois and operated by the Schuyler County Mental Health Association. The practice will be led by Dr. Amit Kumar, DDS and is being funded by an anonymous donor. In the lead-up to its July opening, the clinic has already approached 200 patients, with an average of six to eight new patients signing up for care each day.

• Schuyler Dental is on track to open in June 2026.
• The practice is set to officially open for patients in July 2026.

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What’s next

Schuyler Dental is on track to officially open for patients in July 2026.