Community Health Center
PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center
4730 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-3691 2.9 miles away
Community Health Center
LA FAMILIA - SOUTHSIDE CLINIC
2145 Caja del Oro Grant Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-3279
LA FAMILIA - SOUTHSIDE CLINIC is a community health center dental clinic in Santa Fe, NM, operated by La Familia Medical Center, which runs 3 clinics in New Mexico.
The health center is open about 50 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 2145 Caja del Oro Grant Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 505-982-4425 |
| Operated by | La Familia Medical Center |
| 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 La Familia Medical Center 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 Mexico 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
2145 Caja del Oro Grant Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
The published number is 505-982-4425. 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
La Familia Medical Center provided 10,626 dental visits and 2,862 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 16.34 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.
Common Questions
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
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.
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.
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.
Is this the only option in Santa Fe?
No — Santa Fe 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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by La Familia Medical Center
La Familia Medical Center operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in New Mexico. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center — Santa Fe, about 2.9 miles away
- La Famila Medical Center Dental Clinic — Santa Fe, about 4 miles away
- LA FAMILIA MEDICAL CENTER — Santa Fe, about 4.2 miles away
- PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES — Santa Fe, about 4.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call LA FAMILIA - SOUTHSIDE CLINIC
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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La Famila Medical Center Dental Clinic
6401 S Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887 4 miles away
Community Health Center
LA FAMILIA MEDICAL CENTER
1035 Alto St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2406 4.2 miles away
Community Health Center
PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES
1422 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501-4391 4.9 miles away
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