Community Health Center
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Community Health Center
CCHD - Craven County Community Health Center
2818 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562-2850
CCHD - Craven County Community Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in New Bern, NC, operated by Craven County Government.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 2818 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 252-636-4920 |
| Operated by | Craven County Government |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
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 Craven County Government 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and North Carolina 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
2818 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
The published number is 252-636-4920. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Craven County Government
This is the only site Craven County Government operates, which means a single waiting list with no sister clinic to try instead. The nearby clinics listed below are the alternative.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Contentnea Health Pamlico — Bayboro, about 17.5 miles away
- AGAPE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Washington, about 29.3 miles away
- KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Kinston, about 29.8 miles away
- Contentnea Health Greene Dental — Snow Hill, about 40.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call CCHD - Craven County Community Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
AGAPE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
120 W Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Washington, NC 27889-4906 29.3 miles away
Community Health Center
KINSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
324 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501-4932 29.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Contentnea Health Greene Dental
6 Professional Dr, Snow Hill, NC 28580-1333 40.8 miles away
Before you call
