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KPHC DOWNTOWN
89 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813-4315 1 mile away
Community Health Center
KALIHI - PALAMA HEALTH CENTER
915 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817-4544
KALIHI - PALAMA HEALTH CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Honolulu, HI, operated by Kalihi Palama Health Center, which runs 2 clinics in Hawaii.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 915 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 808-848-1438 |
| Operated by | Kalihi Palama Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. The bands are set by Kalihi Palama Health Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. 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. Adult dental coverage under Hawaii Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Size of the Dental Service
Kalihi Palama Health Center provided 17,288 dental visits and 7,719 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 27.9 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.
Planning Your Visit
915 N King St, Honolulu, HI 96817
The published number is 808-848-1438. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: 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.
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 Honolulu?
No — Honolulu has other clinics of this kind, and they are listed on the page for the city. Waiting lists are held separately at each one, so the shortest wait is not reliably at the nearest address.
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 Kalihi Palama Health Center
Kalihi Palama Health Center operates one other clinic elsewhere in Hawaii. A central scheduling line can often say which of them has the shortest wait, and it is not always the nearest one. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- KPHC DOWNTOWN — Honolulu, about 1 mile away
- KKV Wellness Center — Honolulu, about 1.3 miles away
- KOKUA KALIHI VALLEY MAIN CLINIC — Honolulu, about 1.3 miles away
- Waikiki Health at Lili'uokalani Center — Honolulu, about 1.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call KALIHI - PALAMA HEALTH CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
KKV Wellness Center
2229 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96819-2588 1.3 miles away
Community Health Center
KOKUA KALIHI VALLEY MAIN CLINIC
2239 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96819-2539 1.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Waikiki Health at Lili'uokalani Center
932 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814-2131 1.8 miles away
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