Community Health Center
Lincoln Street Health Center
2725 Lincoln St E, Canton, OH 44707-2769 14.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Good Samaritan Community Health Center
1390 S Arch Ave, Alliance, OH 44601-4111
Good Samaritan Community Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Alliance, OH, operated by Ohio North East Health Systems, which runs 5 clinics in Ohio.
The health center is open about 56 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1390 S Arch Ave, Alliance, OH 44601 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 330-821-3961 |
| Operated by | Ohio North East Health Systems |
| 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. Ohio North East Health Systems sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Ohio 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
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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in pediatric dentistry, for children practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
1390 S Arch Ave, Alliance, OH 44601
The published number is 330-821-3961. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Ohio North East Health Systems
Ohio North East Health Systems operates 4 other clinics in 3 other communities in Ohio. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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.
- Lincoln Street Health Center — Canton, about 14.7 miles away
- THE COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTER — Lisbon, about 19.2 miles away
- Newton Falls Community Health Center — Newton Falls, about 20.4 miles away
- AxessPointe Community Health Centers/Kent — Kent, about 21.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Good Samaritan Community Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
THE COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTER
38722 Saltwell Rd, Lisbon, OH 44432-8303 19.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Newton Falls Community Health Center
175 E Broad St, Newton Falls, OH 44444-1708 20.4 miles away
Community Health Center
AxessPointe Community Health Centers/Kent
143 Gougler Ave, Kent, OH 44240-2401 21.8 miles away
Before you call
