Community Health Center
La Clinica Dental Union City
1203 J St, Union City, CA 94587-3398 5.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Irvington Dave Clinic I
40910 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538-4375
Irvington Dave Clinic I is a community health center dental clinic in Fremont, CA, operated by Bay Area Community Health, which runs 6 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 72 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 40910 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 510-770-8040 |
| Operated by | Bay Area Community Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Bay Area Community Health 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. California 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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
40910 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
The published number is 510-770-8040. 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
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
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.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
What if I need more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
Other Clinics Operated by Bay Area Community Health
Bay Area Community Health operates 5 other clinics in 2 other communities in California. 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.
- La Clinica Dental Union City — Union City, about 5.3 miles away
- TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Union City, about 5.9 miles away
- Silva Pediatric Clinic — Hayward, about 8.7 miles away
- Ravenswood Family Dentistry — East Palo Alto, about 10.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Irvington Dave Clinic I
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INC.
33255 9th St, Union City, CA 94587-2199 5.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Silva Pediatric Clinic
680 Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 8.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Ravenswood Family Dentistry
1807 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1312 10.5 miles away
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