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GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER - CAROLINA BEACH
1328 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428-3935
GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER - CAROLINA BEACH is a community health center dental clinic in Carolina Beach, NC, operated by Goshen Medical Center, which runs 7 clinics in North Carolina.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1328 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 910-399-8666 |
| Operated by | Goshen Medical Center |
| 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 Goshen Medical Center 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. North Carolina 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
1328 Lake Park Blvd N, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
The published number is 910-399-8666. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Goshen Medical Center provided 11,088 dental visits and 3,398 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 16.02 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
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.
How large is the dental program?
Across all of its sites, Goshen Medical Center reported treating 3,398 dental patients in its most recent federal return. That is the organization rather than this address, and a large organization can still run a small dental room here, so it tells you the program is real and operating rather than how many chairs are in this building.
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.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
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.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
Other Clinics Operated by Goshen Medical Center
Goshen Medical Center operates 6 other clinics in 5 other communities in North Carolina. 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.
- MedNorth Health Center — Wilmington, about 12.2 miles away
- MedNorth Health Center — Wilmington, about 13.8 miles away
- CommWell Health of Ocean Isle Beach - Dental — Ocean Isle Beach, about 32.7 miles away
- LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, INC.: MAIN SITE — Little River, about 41.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER - CAROLINA BEACH
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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MedNorth Health Center
925 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-3450 13.8 miles away
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CommWell Health of Ocean Isle Beach - Dental
1525 Ocean Isle Beach Rd SW, #2, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 32.7 miles away
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LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, INC.: MAIN SITE
4303 Live Oak Dr, Little River, SC 29566-9138 41.7 miles away
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