Community Health Center

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616-9558

231-947-1112 x205 Directions Website

Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. is a community health center dental clinic in Benzonia, MI, operated by Northwest Michigan Health Services, which runs 3 clinics in Michigan.

The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.

Clinic Details

Address	6051 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616
Phone	231-947-1112 x205
Operated by	Northwest Michigan Health Services
Program	Health Center Program (federally funded)

Costs and Coverage

Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Northwest Michigan Health Services 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. Michigan 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

6051 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, MI 49616

The published number is 231-947-1112 x205. 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.

Size of the Dental Service

Northwest Michigan Health Services provided 13,782 dental visits and 5,468 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 18.54 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.

Common Questions

What if I have no income at all?

Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.

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.

Can I get an itemized receipt?

Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.

How long does the discount last?

A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.

What about cleanings and check-ups?

Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.

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.

Other Clinics Operated by Northwest Michigan Health Services

Northwest Michigan Health Services operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Michigan. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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

Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.

NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. — Traverse City, about 25.2 miles away
Family Health Care - Cadillac — Cadillac, about 44.9 miles away
BALDWIN FAMILY HEALTH CARE — Baldwin, about 51.8 miles away

Confirmed Payment Options

Income-Based FeesMedicaid

Call Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc.

Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.

231-947-1112 x205

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