Community Health Center
Valley Family Health Care - Payette Dental Clinic
1501 NE 10th Ave, Payette, ID 83661-5422 4.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Ontario Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Clinic Building
2327 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914-1851
Ontario Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Clinic Building is a community health center dental clinic in Ontario, OR, operated by Valley Family Health Care, which runs 4 clinics across 2 states.
The health center is open about 76 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 2327 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 541-889-2340 |
| Operated by | Valley Family Health Care |
| 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. The scale belongs to Valley Family Health Care, 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. 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
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.
Planning Your Visit
2327 SW 4th Ave, Ontario, OR 97914
The published number is 541-889-2340. 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
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
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.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
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.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Valley Family Health Care
Valley Family Health Care operates 3 other clinics across 2 states, 1 of them 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. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. 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.
- Valley Family Health Care - Payette Dental Clinic — Payette, about 4.3 miles away
- Nyssa Dental Clinic — Nyssa, about 10.2 miles away
- Emmett Dental Clinic — Emmett, about 27.3 miles away
- HOMEDALE CLINIC — Homedale, about 28.4 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Ontario Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Clinic Building
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Nyssa Dental Clinic
17 N 6th St, Nyssa, OR 97913-3477 10.2 miles away
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Emmett Dental Clinic
1020 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617-2793 27.3 miles away
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HOMEDALE CLINIC
108 E Idaho Ave, Homedale, ID 83628-5003 28.4 miles away
Before you call
