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OIC Family Medical Center at Happy Hill
300 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-5345
OIC Family Medical Center at Happy Hill is a community health center dental clinic in Rocky Mount, NC, operated by Opportunities Industrialization Center.
The health center is open about 45.3 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 300 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 252-210-9856 |
| Operated by | Opportunities Industrialization 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. Because Opportunities Industrialization 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
300 N Grace St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
The published number is 252-210-9856. 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.
Common Questions
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.
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.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
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 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Opportunities Industrialization Center
Opportunities Industrialization Center runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Carolina Family Dental Center — Elm City, about 9.6 miles away
- Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. — Wilson, about 16.4 miles away
- Rural Health Group Pediatrics and Dental — Roanoke Rapids, about 32.8 miles away
- Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids — Roanoke Rapids, about 32.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call OIC Family Medical Center at Happy Hill
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc.
303 Green St E, Wilson, NC 27893-4105 16.4 miles away
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Rural Health Group Pediatrics and Dental
2064 NC Highway 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-9436 32.8 miles away
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Rural Health Group at Roanoke Rapids
2066 NC Highway 125, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870-9436 32.8 miles away
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