Community Health Center
605 Lincoln Street
605 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605-1901 3.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
26 Queen St, Worcester, MA 01610-2473
Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. is a community health center dental clinic in Worcester, MA, operated by Family Health Center of Worcester.
The health center is open about 71 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 26 Queen St, Worcester, MA 01610 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 508-860-7700 |
| Operated by | Family Health Center of Worcester |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Family Health Center of Worcester 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 Massachusetts 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 dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care and prosthodontics, for dentures, crowns, and bridges 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
26 Queen St, Worcester, MA 01610
The published number is 508-860-7700. 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 Family Health Center of Worcester
Family Health Center of Worcester runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- 605 Lincoln Street — Worcester, about 3.6 miles away
- EDWARD M. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Worcester, about 3.9 miles away
- Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Milford — Milford, about 17.7 miles away
- Leominster Community Health and Urgent Care Center — Leominster, about 19.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
EDWARD M. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
19 Tacoma St, Worcester, MA 01605-3516 3.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center Milford
41 Cape Rd, Milford, MA 01757-3276 17.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Leominster Community Health and Urgent Care Center
165 Mill St, Leominster, MA 01453-3592 19.2 miles away
Before you call
