Community Health Center
Dunkirk Main Location
75 E 3rd St, Dunkirk, NY 14048-2239 27.5 miles away
Community Health Center
The Chautauqua Center - Jamestown
107 Institute St, Jamestown, NY 14701-6628
The Chautauqua Center - Jamestown is a community health center dental clinic in Jamestown, NY, operated by The Chautauqua Center, which runs 3 clinics in New York.
The health center is open about 53 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 107 Institute St, Jamestown, NY 14701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 716-363-6050 |
| Operated by | The Chautauqua Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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
How large is the dental program?
No dental activity figures have been published for this organization in a form we can tie to it, so the size of the program here is unknown. Asking how many days a week a dentist is in gets you further than asking how big the clinic is.
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.
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.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Is the discount worked out on gross income or take-home pay?
Normally gross, before tax and deductions, which surprises people who budget by what lands in the account. Ask which figure this clinic uses and over what period, because a year that included a few months of higher earnings can put you in a band that does not reflect what you have now.
What if I need more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because The Chautauqua Center 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 New York 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
107 Institute St, Jamestown, NY 14701
The published number is 716-363-6050. 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.
Other Clinics Operated by The Chautauqua Center
The Chautauqua Center operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in New York. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Dunkirk Main Location — Dunkirk, about 27.5 miles away
- Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Inc. - Bradford Dental — Bradford, about 31.6 miles away
- Bradford Primary Care and Dental Center — Bradford, about 31.8 miles away
- Kane Dental and Primary Care Center — Kane, about 36.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call The Chautauqua Center - Jamestown
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Southern Tier Community Health Center Network, Inc. - Bradford Dental
23 Kennedy St, Suite 101, Bradford, PA 16701-2065 31.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Bradford Primary Care and Dental Center
600 Chestnut Street Ext, Bradford, PA 16701 31.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Kane Dental and Primary Care Center
118 N Fraley St, Kane, PA 16735-1327 36.9 miles away
Before you call
