Community Health Center
Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care
680 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926-2213 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical
285 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926-5513
Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical is a community health center dental clinic in Chico, CA, operated by Ampla Health, which runs 8 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 285 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 530-342-6065 |
| Operated by | Ampla Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
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 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 I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Does my partner’s income count?
If you share a household, generally yes, and household size counts in your favor at the same time — the scale reads income against the number of people it supports. Say who lives with you and who depends on that income, rather than giving a single figure and letting them assume.
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.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Ampla Health, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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 California 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
285 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926
The published number is 530-342-6065. 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
Ampla Health provided 48,492 dental visits and 14,676 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 86.26 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 Ampla Health
Ampla Health operates 7 other clinics in 7 other communities in California. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Ampla Health Chico Medical, Pediatrics and Xpress Care — Chico, less than a mile away
- Ampla Health Orland Medical & Dental — Orland, about 18.6 miles away
- Ampla Health Oroville Medical & Dental — Oroville, about 23.5 miles away
- Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program - Red Bluff — Red Bluff, about 34.4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Ampla Health Family Dental and Medical
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Ampla Health Orland Medical & Dental
1211 Cortina Dr, Orland, CA 95963-1699 18.6 miles away
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Ampla Health Oroville Medical & Dental
2800 Lincoln Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966-5961 23.5 miles away
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Greenville Rancheria Tribal Health Program - Red Bluff
1425 Montgomery Rd, Red Bluff, CA 96080-4605 34.4 miles away
Before you call
