Community Health Center
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Main
527 W 3rd St, Konawa, OK 74849-1415 35 miles away
Community Health Center
East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc.
109 S Main St, Wetumka, OK 74883-4015
East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc. is a community health center dental clinic in Wetumka, OK, operated by East Central Oklahoma Fam.
The health center is open about 52 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 109 S Main St, Wetumka, OK 74883 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 405-452-5400 |
| Operated by | East Central Oklahoma Fam |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by East Central Oklahoma Fam 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 Oklahoma 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
109 S Main St, Wetumka, OK 74883
The published number is 405-452-5400. 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 East Central Oklahoma Fam
East Central Oklahoma Fam 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Main — Konawa, about 35 miles away
- Caring Hands Healthcare Centers — Mcalester, about 35.7 miles away
- Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Ada Dental — Ada, about 38.8 miles away
- Dorothy M. Smith Family Medical Center — Carney, about 58.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Caring Hands Healthcare Centers
3101 Elk Dr, Mcalester, OK 74501-7606 35.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center - Ada Dental
304 N Monte Vista St, Ada, OK 74820-4607 38.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Dorothy M. Smith Family Medical Center
105 E Santa Fe St, Carney, OK 74832-9800 58.9 miles away
Before you call
