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Missouri Highlands Dental - Poplar Bluff
1407 N Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Missouri Highlands Dental - Poplar Bluff is a community health center dental clinic in Poplar Bluff, MO, operated by Big Springs Medical Association, which runs 3 clinics in Missouri.
The health center is open about 42 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1407 N Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 573-778-3042 |
| Operated by | Big Springs Medical Association |
| 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 a federally funded clinic?
Yes, this site operates under the federal Health Center Program, which is what obliges it to discount by household income and to see patients regardless of ability to pay. It does not make the care free, and it does not decide which treatments are offered here.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
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.
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.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
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. The bands are set by Big Springs Medical Association rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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 Missouri 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 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
1407 N Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
The published number is 573-778-3042. 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
Big Springs Medical Association provided 20,365 dental visits and 6,139 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 20.29 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 Big Springs Medical Association
Big Springs Medical Association operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Missouri. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Bernie Medical and Dental Center — Bernie, about 26 miles away
- Cross Trails Medical Center — Advance, about 36.2 miles away
- Otto Bean Dental Clinic — Kennett, about 41.8 miles away
- MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE — Ellington, about 44.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Missouri Highlands Dental - Poplar Bluff
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Cross Trails Medical Center
307 W Gabriel St, Advance, MO 63730-8301 36.2 miles away
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Otto Bean Dental Clinic
500 Russell St, Kennett, MO 63857-2102 41.8 miles away
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MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
110 S 2nd St, Ellington, MO 63638-9400 44.5 miles away
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