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Belknap Commons Dental Center
751 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1628
Belknap Commons Dental Center is a community health center dental clinic in Grand Rapids, MI, operated by Cherry Street Services, which runs 9 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 6 hours a week and may run only one or two days, so dental appointments are scarce.
Clinic Details
| Address | 751 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 616-742-9945 |
| Operated by | Cherry Street Services |
| 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 Medicaid accepted?
A Medicaid billing registration is on file for this clinic, so probably yes — but participation runs plan by plan. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
Do they do root canals, or would I be referred out?
This is the question worth asking before anything else if you already know you need one. Health centers commonly do extractions in-house and refer root canals to a private endodontist at full price, which changes the arithmetic completely. Ask before you start treatment, not after.
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.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Cherry Street Services 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 Michigan 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
751 Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
The published number is 616-742-9945. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Cherry Street Services provided 66,488 dental visits and 27,300 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 75.12 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Cherry Street Services
Cherry Street Services operates 8 other clinics in 4 other communities 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. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Ferguson Dental Center — Grand Rapids, about 1.1 miles away
- Heart of the City Health Center — Grand Rapids, about 1.2 miles away
- Catherine's Health Center - Mel Trotter — Grand Rapids, about 1.3 miles away
- Cherry Street Health Center — Grand Rapids, about 1.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Belknap Commons Dental Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Heart of the City Health Center
100 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4526 1.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Catherine's Health Center - Mel Trotter
225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4107 1.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Cherry Street Health Center
550 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4748 1.3 miles away
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