Community Health Center
North Quabbin Health Center - Medical
119 New Athol Rd, Suite 200, Orange, MA 01364-9603 0 miles away
Community Health Center
North Quabbin Health Center - Dental
119 New Athol Rd, Suite 120, Orange, MA 01364-9603
North Quabbin Health Center - Dental is a community health center dental clinic in Orange, MA, operated by Community Health Center of Franklin County, which runs 3 clinics in Massachusetts.
The health center is open about 52.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 119 New Athol Rd, Suite 120, Orange, MA 01364 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 978-544-7800 |
| Operated by | Community Health Center of Franklin County |
| 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
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.
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
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.
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 the only option in Orange?
No — Orange has other clinics of this kind, and they are listed on the page for the city. Waiting lists are held separately at each one, so the shortest wait is not reliably at the nearest address.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Community Health Center of Franklin County rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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 Massachusetts 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
119 New Athol Rd, Suite 120, Orange, MA 01364
The published number is 978-544-7800. 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Community Health Center of Franklin County
Community Health Center of Franklin County operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Massachusetts. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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.
- North Quabbin Health Center - Medical — Orange, at the same address
- GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Gardner, about 13.6 miles away
- South Gardner Community Health and Urgent Care Center — Gardner, about 13.9 miles away
- Baystate Franklin Hospital — Greenfield, about 16.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call North Quabbin Health Center - Dental
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
175 Connors St, Gardner, MA 01440-2637 13.6 miles away
Community Health Center
South Gardner Community Health and Urgent Care Center
529 Timpany Blvd, Gardner, MA 01440-3451 13.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Baystate Franklin Hospital
164 High St, Greenfield, MA 01301-2613 16.7 miles away
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