Community Health Center
CHEMED
1771 Madison Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701-1242 1.2 miles away
Community Health Center
OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES LAKEWOOD SITE
101 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701-3324
OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES LAKEWOOD SITE is a community health center dental clinic in Lakewood, NJ, operated by Ocean Health Initiatives, which runs 2 clinics in New Jersey.
The health center is open about 54 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 101 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 732-363-6655 |
| Operated by | Ocean Health Initiatives |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Ocean Health Initiatives 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. New Jersey 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.
Planning Your Visit
101 2nd St, Lakewood, NJ 08701
The published number is 732-363-6655. 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
Ocean Health Initiatives provided 2,727 dental visits and 1,842 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 2.88 full-time dental staff. This indicates a moderate dental service. Appointment capacity may be limited.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
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.
Is this the only option in Lakewood?
No — Lakewood 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.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Ocean Health Initiatives
Ocean Health Initiatives operates one other clinic elsewhere in New Jersey. 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.
- CHEMED — Lakewood, about 1.2 miles away
- OHI - Toms River — Toms River, about 9.2 miles away
- Community Health Center of Asbury Park — Asbury Park, about 13.9 miles away
- MFHC Dental Program — Long Branch, about 18.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call OCEAN HEALTH INITIATIVES LAKEWOOD SITE
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
OHI - Toms River
10 Stockton Dr, Toms River, NJ 08755-6433 9.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Community Health Center of Asbury Park
1301 Main St, Asbury Park, NJ 07712-5359 13.9 miles away
Community Health Center
MFHC Dental Program
335 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740-6901 18.5 miles away
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