Community Health Center
Hamilton Community Health Network, Inc. - New Main
2900 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48505-4452 3.1 miles away
Community Health Center
HCHN - DENTAL NORTH
G5399 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48505-1536
HCHN - DENTAL NORTH is a community health center dental clinic in Flint, MI, operated by Hamilton Community Health Network, which runs 3 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 44 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | G5399 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48505 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 810-785-0863 |
| Operated by | Hamilton Community Health Network |
| 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 this the only option in Flint?
No — Flint 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.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
How large is the dental program?
No dental activity figures have been published for this organization in a form we can tie to it, so the size of the program here is unknown. Asking how many days a week a dentist is in gets you further than asking how big the clinic is.
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Hamilton Community Health Network 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.
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 Michigan 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 periodontics, for gum disease 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
G5399 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48505
The published number is 810-785-0863. 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 Hamilton Community Health Network
Hamilton Community Health Network operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Michigan. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Hamilton Community Health Network, Inc. - New Main — Flint, about 3.1 miles away
- Hamilton Community Health Network - Admin Bldg — Flint, about 5.1 miles away
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bridgeport — Bridgeport, about 20.6 miles away
- Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing) — Owosso, about 22.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call HCHN - DENTAL NORTH
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Hamilton Community Health Network - Admin Bldg
225 E 5th St, Flint, MI 48502-1641 5.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Bridgeport
6297 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport, MI 48722-9635 20.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Shiawassee (Closing)
200 N Caledonia Dr, Owosso, MI 48867-8844 22.6 miles away
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