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KCS Health Center - Orangethorpe
7212 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 9 A, Buena Park, CA 90621-4668
KCS Health Center - Orangethorpe is a community health center dental clinic in Buena Park, CA, operated by Kcs.
The health center is open about 44 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7212 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 9 A, Buena Park, CA 90621 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 714-503-6550 |
| Operated by | Kcs |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
No service list has been published for this clinic, so the range here is worth asking about directly rather than assuming. The routine work — examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions — is normally available. Whether root canals, dentures and surgery are done on site is what differs from clinic to clinic.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. The scale belongs to Kcs, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. 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. Adult dental coverage under California Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Size of the Dental Service
Kcs provided 3,932 dental visits and 1,470 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 5.75 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.
Planning Your Visit
7212 Orangethorpe Ave, Suite 9 A, Buena Park, CA 90621
The published number is 714-503-6550. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: 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
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
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.
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.
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.
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Other Clinics Operated by Kcs
Kcs has no other locations, so there is nowhere else within the same organization to ask. Work down the nearby clinics below if this one is full.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- St. Jude Pediatric Dental Clinic — Buena Park, less than a mile away
- Family Health Matters Center for Health — Fullerton, about 2 miles away
- Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Anaheim — Anaheim, about 3.8 miles away
- Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Lincoln 2 — Anaheim, about 3.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call KCS Health Center - Orangethorpe
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Family Health Matters Center for Health
3535 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833-2821 2 miles away
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Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Anaheim
2237 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804-5314 3.8 miles away
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Central City Community Health Center, Inc. - Lincoln 2
1814 W Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-6730 3.9 miles away
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