Community Health Center
MedLink Athens
2000 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606-6022 3.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East
402 McKinley Dr, Athens, GA 30601-3261
Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East is a community health center dental clinic in Athens, GA, operated by Athens Model Neighborhood Health Center.
The health center is open about 51 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 402 McKinley Dr, Athens, GA 30601 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 706-543-1145 |
| Operated by | Athens Model Neighborhood Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| 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
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
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.
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 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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Athens Model Neighborhood Health Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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 Georgia 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
402 McKinley Dr, Athens, GA 30601
The published number is 706-543-1145. 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 Athens Model Neighborhood Health Center
This is the only site Athens Model Neighborhood Health Center operates, which means a single waiting list with no sister clinic to try instead. The nearby clinics listed below are the alternative.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- MedLink Athens — Athens, about 3.1 miles away
- MedLink Danielsville — Danielsville, about 13.7 miles away
- Four Corners Primary Care Centers, Hoschton — Hoschton, about 24.9 miles away
- Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Greensboro — Greensboro, about 28.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
MedLink Danielsville
306 Courthouse Sq, Danielsville, GA 30633-7059 13.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Four Corners Primary Care Centers, Hoschton
115 Towne Center Pkwy STE 113, Hoschton, GA 30548-2222 24.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Greensboro
803 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642-1211 28.8 miles away
Before you call
