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Jean Yawkey Place
780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118-2755
Jean Yawkey Place is a community health center dental clinic in Boston, MA, operated by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, which runs 3 clinics in Massachusetts.
The health center is open about 168 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 857-654-1000 |
| Operated by | Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Massachusetts 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
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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care 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
780 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118
The published number is 857-654-1000. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
Other Clinics Operated by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Massachusetts. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- South End Community Health Center — Boston, less than a mile away
- Whittier Engagement Center — Roxbury Crossing, about 1 mile away
- Upham's Eye and Dental Clinic — Dorchester, about 1.1 miles away
- South Boston Community Health Center — South Boston, about 1.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Jean Yawkey Place
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Whittier Engagement Center
1290 Tremont St, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3432 1 mile away
Community Health Center
Upham's Eye and Dental Clinic
636 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02125-3416 1.1 miles away
Community Health Center
South Boston Community Health Center
386 W Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127-2244 1.3 miles away
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