Community Health Center
WHITE BIRD DENTAL CLINIC
1415 Pearl St, Eugene, OR 97401-4009 0.1 miles away
Community Health Center
WHITE BIRD MEDICAL CLINIC
1400 Mill St, Eugene, OR 97401-4259
WHITE BIRD MEDICAL CLINIC is a community health center dental clinic in Eugene, OR, operated by White Bird Clinic, which runs 3 clinics in Oregon.
The health center is open about 42 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1400 Mill St, Eugene, OR 97401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 541-484-4800 |
| Operated by | White Bird Clinic |
| 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. Where the thresholds fall is decided by White Bird Clinic, so what a friend paid elsewhere is not a guide. 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. Oregon 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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care 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
1400 Mill St, Eugene, OR 97401
The published number is 541-484-4800. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
White Bird Clinic provided 7,402 dental visits and 2,882 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 13.5 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
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.
Is treatment free?
Usually not, though it can come close. Clinics like this one discount by household income and are required to see patients regardless of ability to pay, but a charge normally applies and the lowest band is a nominal fee rather than nothing. White Bird Clinic sets its own scale.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
Does my partner’s income count?
If you share a household, generally yes, and household size counts in your favor at the same time — the scale reads income against the number of people it supports. Say who lives with you and who depends on that income, rather than giving a single figure and letting them assume.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by White Bird Clinic
White Bird Clinic operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Oregon. 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
Distances are as the crow flies. Wait times are set clinic by clinic, so ask each one rather than assuming.
- WHITE BIRD DENTAL CLINIC — Eugene, less than a mile away
- WHITE BIRD CLINIC — Eugene, less than a mile away
- BENTON HEALTH CENTER — Corvallis, about 37.8 miles away
- Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis — Corvallis, about 38.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call WHITE BIRD MEDICAL CLINIC
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
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341 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401-3275 0.2 miles away
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BENTON HEALTH CENTER
530 NW 27th St, Corvallis, OR 97330-5297 37.8 miles away
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Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis
1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330-1462 38.6 miles away
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