Community Health Center
BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE, INC.
1709 Ky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9097 8.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Johnson County Community Health Center
450 S Mayo Trl, Paintsville, KY 41240-1220
Johnson County Community Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Paintsville, KY, operated by Big Sandy Health Care, which runs 6 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 | 450 S Mayo Trl, Paintsville, KY 41240 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 606-887-6145 |
| Operated by | Big Sandy Health Care |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Big Sandy Health Care 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.
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
450 S Mayo Trl, Paintsville, KY 41240
The published number is 606-887-6145. 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
Big Sandy Health Care provided 8,526 dental visits and 4,811 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 15.03 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
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 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.
Is this the only option in Paintsville?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Paintsville 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.
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.
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.
How large is the dental program?
Across all of its sites, Big Sandy Health Care reported treating 4,811 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Big Sandy Health Care
Big Sandy Health Care operates 5 other clinics in 5 other communities 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- BIG SANDY HEALTH CARE, INC. — Prestonsburg, about 8.2 miles away
- HomePlace Dental — Prestonsburg, about 10.3 miles away
- HOPE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER — Salyersville, about 14.5 miles away
- Martin County Community Health Center — Inez, about 14.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Johnson County Community Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
HomePlace Dental
781 S Lake Dr, Prestonsburg, KY 41653 10.3 miles away
Community Health Center
HOPE FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
940 Parkway Dr, Salyersville, KY 41465-9251 14.5 miles away
Community Health Center
Martin County Community Health Center
6500 Highway 645, #110, Inez, KY 41224-9181 14.5 miles away
Before you call
