Community Health Center
OHHC Dental
3905 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3806 4 miles away
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CareSouth Urology
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300
CareSouth Urology is a community health center dental clinic in Baton Rouge, LA, operated by Capitol City Family Health Center, which runs 2 clinics in Louisiana.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 225-767-0394 |
| Operated by | Capitol City Family Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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.
Common Questions
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.
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 a federally funded clinic?
Yes, this site operates under the federal Health Center Program, which is what obliges it to discount by household income and to see patients regardless of ability to pay. It does not make the care free, and it does not decide which treatments are offered here.
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Capitol City Family Health Center sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Louisiana has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in oral and maxillofacial surgery, for surgical extractions and jaw procedures practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The published number is 225-767-0394. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Capitol City Family Health Center provided 9,669 dental visits and 4,369 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 15.63 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Capitol City Family Health Center
Capitol City Family Health Center operates one other clinic elsewhere in Louisiana. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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.
- OHHC Dental — Baton Rouge, about 4 miles away
- CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Baton Rouge, about 4.2 miles away
- WBR Primary Care — Port Allen, about 7.5 miles away
- Southeast Community Health Systems - Zachary — Zachary, about 17.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CareSouth Urology
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
3140 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3757 4.2 miles away
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WBR Primary Care
203 Allendale Dr, Port Allen, LA 70767-3219 7.5 miles away
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Southeast Community Health Systems - Zachary
6351 Main St, Zachary, LA 70791-4038 17.1 miles away
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