Community Health Center
Axis Community Health - Regional
7212 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568-2326 10.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Axis Community Health - Livermore Site
3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore, CA 94550-7007
Axis Community Health - Livermore Site is a community health center dental clinic in Livermore, CA, operated by Axis Community Health, which runs 2 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 | 3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore, CA 94550 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 925-462-1755 |
| Operated by | Axis Community Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
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.
Can I be seen without insurance?
Yes. Being uninsured is the ordinary case at a clinic like this, not an exception, and it is much of the reason the sliding scale exists. Bring income documentation if you have it and ask what they accept if you do not.
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
Does California Medicaid cover adult dental work?
That is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states, ranging from comprehensive to emergency extractions only. Dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid is a required benefit everywhere. Our Medicaid dental page covers how to check where your state stands now.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Axis Community Health 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. 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
3311 Pacific Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
The published number is 925-462-1755. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Axis Community Health
Axis Community Health operates one other clinic elsewhere 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. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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.
- Axis Community Health - Regional — Dublin, about 10.1 miles away
- Irvington Dave Clinic I — Fremont, about 14.9 miles away
- La Clinica Dental Union City — Union City, about 15.6 miles away
- TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Union City, about 15.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Axis Community Health - Livermore Site
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Irvington Dave Clinic I
40910 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538-4375 14.9 miles away
Community Health Center
La Clinica Dental Union City
1203 J St, Union City, CA 94587-3398 15.6 miles away
Community Health Center
TIBURCIO VASQUEZ HEALTH CENTER, INC.
33255 9th St, Union City, CA 94587-2199 15.7 miles away
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