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ASIAN HEALTH SERV DENTAL CLINIC
345 9th St, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94607-6523
ASIAN HEALTH SERV DENTAL CLINIC is a community health center dental clinic in Oakland, CA, operated by Asian Health Services, which runs 4 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 39.5 hours a week, so dental capacity is limited and the wait can be long.
Clinic Details
| Address | 345 9th St, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94607 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 510-986-6888 |
| Operated by | Asian Health Services |
| 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. Because Asian Health Services sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
Planning Your Visit
345 9th St, Suite 302, Oakland, CA 94607
The published number is 510-986-6888. 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 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.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
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 just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Asian Health Services
Asian Health Services operates 3 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. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- Chenming & Margaret Hu Medical Center — Oakland, at the same address
- Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Dental & Wellness Clinic — Oakland, less than a mile away
- WEST OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER. — Oakland, about 1 mile away
- AHS Dental Clinic @ CoA — Alameda, about 1.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call ASIAN HEALTH SERV DENTAL CLINIC
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Dental & Wellness Clinic
190 11th St, Oakland, CA 94607-4841 0.2 miles away
Community Health Center
WEST OAKLAND HEALTH CENTER.
700 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607-2608 1 mile away
Community Health Center
AHS Dental Clinic @ CoA
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy BLDG A218, Alameda, CA 94501-2109 1.3 miles away
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