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DFD RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER - LEEDS
180 Church Hill Rd, Leeds, ME 04263-3448
DFD RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER - LEEDS is a community health center dental clinic in Leeds, ME, operated by Dfd Russell Medical Center.
The health center is open about 51.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 180 Church Hill Rd, Leeds, ME 04263 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 207-524-3501 |
| Operated by | Dfd Russell Medical Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
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 the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
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.
Can I be seen without insurance?
Yes. Being uninsured is the ordinary case at a clinic like this, not an exception, and it is much of the reason the sliding scale exists. Bring income documentation if you have it and ask what they accept if you do not.
Do they do root canals, or would I be referred out?
This is the question worth asking before anything else if you already know you need one. Health centers commonly do extractions in-house and refer root canals to a private endodontist at full price, which changes the arithmetic completely. Ask before you start treatment, not after.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Dfd Russell Medical Center sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Maine has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
180 Church Hill Rd, Leeds, ME 04263
The published number is 207-524-3501. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Dfd Russell Medical Center
Dfd Russell Medical Center has no other locations, so there is nowhere else within the same organization to ask. Work down the nearby clinics below if this one is full.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- CCS Second Street Health Center — Auburn, about 15.4 miles away
- STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER — Strong, about 36 miles away
- Greater Portland Health at 63 Preble Street — Portland, about 44.8 miles away
- SACOPEE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER — Porter, about 50.4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call DFD RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER - LEEDS
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
STRONG AREA HEALTH CENTER
177 N Main St, Strong, ME 04983-3005 36 miles away
Community Health Center
Greater Portland Health at 63 Preble Street
63 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101-3014 44.8 miles away
Community Health Center
SACOPEE VALLEY HEALTH CENTER
70 Main St, Porter, ME 04068-3527 50.4 miles away
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