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Salisbury Health Center
330 West Jake Alexander Boulevard, #102, Salisbury, NC 28147
Salisbury Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Salisbury, NC, operated by Cabarrus Community Health Centers, which runs 5 clinics in North Carolina.
The health center is open about 49 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 330 West Jake Alexander Boulevard, #102, Salisbury, NC 28147 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 704-792-2242 |
| Operated by | Cabarrus Community Health Centers |
| 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
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. Cabarrus Community Health Centers sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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 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
330 West Jake Alexander Boulevard, #102, Salisbury, NC 28147
The published number is 704-792-2242. 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 Cabarrus Community Health Centers
Cabarrus Community Health Centers operates 4 other clinics in 3 other communities in North Carolina. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- China Grove Family Medicine — China Grove, about 8.2 miles away
- Kintegra Family Dentistry - Mocksville — Mocksville, about 17.2 miles away
- MCGILL FAMILY MEDICINE — Concord, about 17.4 miles away
- Kintegra Family Dentistry - Lexington — Lexington, about 17.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Salisbury Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Kintegra Family Dentistry - Mocksville
100 Ridgeview Dr, Mocksville, NC 27028-2020 17.2 miles away
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MCGILL FAMILY MEDICINE
202D McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28025-4615 17.4 miles away
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Kintegra Family Dentistry - Lexington
32 Kirkwood Ave, Lexington, NC 27292-4024 17.8 miles away
Before you call
