Community Health Center
Knott County Dental Clinic
1970 Highway 160 S, Hindman, KY 41822-9045 1.7 miles away
Community Health Center
June Buchanan Medical Clinic
59 Cowtown Rd, Hindman, KY 41822-9120
June Buchanan Medical Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Hindman, KY, operated by University of Kentucky, which runs 2 clinics in Kentucky.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 59 Cowtown Rd, Hindman, KY 41822 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 606-785-3175 |
| Operated by | University of Kentucky |
| 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 University of Kentucky 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. Kentucky 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
59 Cowtown Rd, Hindman, KY 41822
The published number is 606-785-3175. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
University of Kentucky provided 4,319 dental visits and 2,777 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 6.05 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
Is anything done for anxiety?
Ask, because the answer changes what the visit costs. Talking it through, longer appointments and numbing gel before the injection are usually free; sedation is a billed extra and does not always fall inside the discount. Our guide to dental anxiety and what it costs covers what to ask for.
How large is the dental program?
Across all of its sites, University of Kentucky reported treating 2,777 dental patients in its most recent federal return. That is the organization rather than this address, and a large organization can still run a small dental room here, so it tells you the program is real and operating rather than how many chairs are in this building.
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 if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
Other Clinics Operated by University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky operates one other clinic elsewhere in Kentucky. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Knott County Dental Clinic — Hindman, about 1.7 miles away
- East Kentucky Health Service Center — Hindman, about 3.1 miles away
- Little Flower Clinic — Hazard, about 12.4 miles away
- North Fork Valley Community Health Center — Hazard, about 13.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call June Buchanan Medical Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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East Kentucky Health Service Center
566 Highway 899, Hindman, KY 41822 3.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Little Flower Clinic
279 E Main St, Hazard, KY 41701-1973 12.4 miles away
Community Health Center
North Fork Valley Community Health Center
750 Morton Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701-9469 13.6 miles away
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