Community Health Center
Healthy Connections, Inc.
136 Health Park Dr, Mena, AR 71953-9072 32.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Montgomery County Community Clinic
534 Luzerne St, Mount Ida, AR 71957-9449
Montgomery County Community Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Mount Ida, AR, operated by Healthy Connections, which runs 5 clinics in Arkansas.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 534 Luzerne St, Mount Ida, AR 71957 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 870-867-4244 x118 |
| Operated by | Healthy Connections |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Healthy Connections rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Arkansas decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Planning Your Visit
534 Luzerne St, Mount Ida, AR 71957
The published number is 870-867-4244 x118. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
What if I need a specialist they do not have?
You would normally be referred out, and a referral from a health center does not carry the discount with it — the outside specialist charges their own fee. Ask what the referral would cost before starting anything that depends on it, because that is the point where an affordable plan often stops being affordable.
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.
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.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
Other Clinics Operated by Healthy Connections
Healthy Connections operates 4 other clinics in 3 other communities in Arkansas. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Healthy Connections, Inc. — Mena, about 32.4 miles away
- Healthy Connections, Inc. Mena Street Clinic — Mena, about 33.8 miles away
- Healthy Connections, Inc. Hot Springs Clinic — Hot Springs National Park, about 34.7 miles away
- Waldron Family Clinic — Waldron, about 36.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Montgomery County Community Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Healthy Connections, Inc. Mena Street Clinic
1201 Mena St, Mena, AR 71953-4280 33.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Healthy Connections, Inc. Hot Springs Clinic
1723 Malvern Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901-7133 34.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Waldron Family Clinic
2074 Rice St, Waldron, AR 72958-7435 36.4 miles away
Before you call
