Community Health Center
WATERFALL CLINIC, INC.
1890 Waite St, Suite 1, North Bend, OR 97459-1229 0.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Waterfall Dental Services
1885 Waite St, North Bend, OR 97459-1210
Waterfall Dental Services is a community health center dental clinic in North Bend, OR, operated by Waterfall Clinic, which runs 2 clinics in Oregon.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1885 Waite St, North Bend, OR 97459 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 541-756-6232 |
| Operated by | Waterfall Clinic |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Waterfall Clinic, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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.
Planning Your Visit
1885 Waite St, North Bend, OR 97459
The published number is 541-756-6232. 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
Waterfall Clinic provided 2,267 dental visits and 765 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 8.5 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
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.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
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.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
Other Clinics Operated by Waterfall Clinic
Waterfall Clinic operates one other clinic 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- WATERFALL CLINIC, INC. — North Bend, less than a mile away
- FQHC - Main Winston — Winston, about 45.4 miles away
- Umpqua Community Health Center — Roseburg, about 45.4 miles away
- UCHC Denture Lab — Roseburg, about 45.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Waterfall Dental Services
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
FQHC - Main Winston
671 SW Main St, Winston, OR 97496-6571 45.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Umpqua Community Health Center
150 NE Kenneth Ford Dr, Roseburg, OR 97470-1042 45.4 miles away
Community Health Center
UCHC Denture Lab
1423 NW Fairmount St, Roseburg, OR 97470-2065 45.7 miles away
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