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CLINICA DEL ALMA
3690 S Park Ave, Suite 805, Tucson, AZ 85713-5042
CLINICA DEL ALMA is a community health center dental clinic in Tucson, AZ, operated by Marana Health Center, which runs 5 clinics in Arizona.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3690 S Park Ave, Suite 805, Tucson, AZ 85713 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 520-616-6760 |
| Operated by | Marana Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
- Private dental insurance
- Sliding fee discount
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Common Questions
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Marana Health Center sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Arizona has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
3690 S Park Ave, Suite 805, Tucson, AZ 85713
The published number is 520-616-6760. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Marana Health Center provided 30,196 dental visits and 11,156 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 43.92 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Other Clinics Operated by Marana Health Center
Marana Health Center operates 4 other clinics in 2 other communities in Arizona. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- El Rio Health Abrams Health Center — Tucson, about 1.7 miles away
- Special Immunology Associates (SIA) at Cherrybell — Tucson, about 1.8 miles away
- EL RIO SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORHOOD — Tucson, about 3.3 miles away
- EL RIO SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTERS — Tucson, about 4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CLINICA DEL ALMA
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Special Immunology Associates (SIA) at Cherrybell
1230 S Cherrybell Stra, Tucson, AZ 85713-1907 1.8 miles away
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EL RIO SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORHOOD
839 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85745-2819 3.3 miles away
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EL RIO SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTERS
1500 W Commerce Ct, Tucson, AZ 85746-6031 4 miles away
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