Community Health Center
Terry Reilly Latah Clinic
848 S LA Cassia Dr, Boise, ID 83705-2253 42.5 miles away
Community Health Center
Desert Sage Health Centers
120 Desert Sage Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647-1038
Desert Sage Health Centers is a community health center dental clinic in Mountain Home, ID, operated by Glenn's Ferry Health Center.
The health center is open about 66 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 120 Desert Sage Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 208-587-3988 |
| Operated by | Glenn's Ferry Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Glenn's Ferry Health Center 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. Idaho 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
120 Desert Sage Way, Mountain Home, ID 83647
The published number is 208-587-3988. 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 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.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
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 Glenn's Ferry Health Center
This is the only site Glenn's Ferry 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Terry Reilly Latah Clinic — Boise, about 42.5 miles away
- Allumbaugh House — Boise, about 44.4 miles away
- Boise Dental — Boise, about 45.1 miles away
- FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES - FAIRFIELD MEDICAL, DENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC — Fairfield, about 46.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Desert Sage Health Centers
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Allumbaugh House
400 N Allumbaugh St, Boise, ID 83704-9209 44.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Boise Dental
2301 N 36th St, Boise, ID 83703-5037 45.1 miles away
Community Health Center
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES - FAIRFIELD MEDICAL, DENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC
401 Camas Ave W, Fairfield, ID 83327 46.3 miles away
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