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Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic
925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144-1432 12 miles away
Community Health Center
Center Dental Clinic
135 E 6th St, Center, CO 81125
Center Dental Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Center, CO, operated by Valley-Wide Health Systems, which runs 10 clinics in Colorado.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 135 E 6th St, Center, CO 81125 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 719-754-3584 |
| Operated by | Valley-Wide Health Systems |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Planning Your Visit
135 E 6th St, Center, CO 81125
The published number is 719-754-3584. It may be a shared scheduling line. Say which site you mean and that you want dental rather than medical, or you can be booked into the wrong queue.
Things to settle on the phone first: 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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
Charges are set against household income and household size rather than a fixed fee schedule. Valley-Wide Health Systems sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Ask them to run your household through it before you commit to a treatment plan. 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. What Colorado Medicaid covers for adults is a state decision and has been cut and restored in several states; for children the benefit is required nationally. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
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.
Common Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
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.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Size of the Dental Service
Valley-Wide Health Systems provided 21,328 dental visits and 7,686 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 38.07 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 Valley-Wide Health Systems
Valley-Wide Health Systems operates 9 other clinics in 9 other communities in Colorado. Asking the scheduling line which site can see you soonest is usually faster than calling each in turn; the shortest wait is not always the closest clinic. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic — Monte Vista, about 12 miles away
- La Jara Dental Clinic — La Jara, about 34 miles away
- San Luis Health Center, Ernesto Pacheco Dental Clinic, or San Luis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation — San Luis, about 53.6 miles away
- Valley - Wide Canon City — Canon City, about 67.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Center Dental Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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La Jara Dental Clinic
421 Walnut St, La Jara, CO 81140-5064 34 miles away
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San Luis Health Center, Ernesto Pacheco Dental Clinic, or San Luis Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
233 Main St STE B, San Luis, CO 81152-5095 53.6 miles away
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Pagosa Springs Integrated Healthcare
52 Village Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147-8368 63 miles away
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