Community Health Center
Baldwin Family Medicine Center
1701 Baldwin Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340-3412 2.2 miles away
Community Health Center
North Oakland Health Center
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341-1032
North Oakland Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Pontiac, MI, operated by Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network, which runs 3 clinics in Michigan.
The health center is open about 44.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 248-724-7600 |
| Operated by | Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. 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
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Planning Your Visit
1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
The published number is 248-724-7600. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
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.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
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 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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network
Oakland Integrated Healthcare Network operates 2 other clinics elsewhere 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Baldwin Family Medicine Center — Pontiac, about 2.2 miles away
- Joslyn Smile Center — Pontiac, about 2.5 miles away
- The Wellness Plan Medical Center - Pontiac — Pontiac, about 2.8 miles away
- The Wellness Plan, Northwest Medical Center — Oak Park, about 15.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call North Oakland Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Joslyn Smile Center
816 Joslyn Ave, Pontiac, MI 48340-2919 2.5 miles away
Community Health Center
The Wellness Plan Medical Center - Pontiac
46156 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, MI 48342-5033 2.8 miles away
Community Health Center
The Wellness Plan, Northwest Medical Center
21040 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237-3025 15.9 miles away
Before you call
