Community Health Center
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901-3717 4.4 miles away
Community Health Center
CAPE CORAL HEALTH CENTER
316 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990-1710
CAPE CORAL HEALTH CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Cape Coral, FL, operated by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, which runs 8 clinics in Florida.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 316 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 239-278-3600 |
| Operated by | Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Florida 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
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.
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
316 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33990
The published number is 239-278-3600. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida provided 154,795 dental visits and 51,979 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 126.89 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.
Common Questions
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
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.
Is this the only option in Cape Coral?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Cape Coral itself. Clinics of this kind cluster around larger towns, so the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page and are frequently worth the journey.
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida
Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida operates 7 other clinics in 4 other communities in Florida. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN — Fort Myers, about 4.4 miles away
- BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE — Fort Myers, about 5.2 miles away
- Summerlin Health Center — Fort Myers, about 10.4 miles away
- Estero Health Center — Fort Myers, about 15.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CAPE CORAL HEALTH CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE
3600 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901-8002 5.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Summerlin Health Center
11100 Summer Ridge Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33908-4064 10.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Estero Health Center
19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33908-4818 15.2 miles away
Before you call
