Community Health Center
Thundermist South County
1 River St, Wakefield, RI 02879-3214 12.9 miles away
Community Health Center
WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
823 Main St, Hope Valley, RI 02832-1920
WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is a community health center dental clinic in Hope Valley, RI, operated by Wood River Health Services.
The health center is open about 62 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 823 Main St, Hope Valley, RI 02832 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 401-539-2461 |
| Operated by | Wood River Health Services |
| 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. Wood River Health Services 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Rhode Island 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
823 Main St, Hope Valley, RI 02832
The published number is 401-539-2461. 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
Wood River Health Services provided 6,937 dental visits and 3,021 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 12.88 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.
Common Questions
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
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. Wood River Health Services sets its own scale.
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.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
Other Clinics Operated by Wood River Health Services
Wood River Health Services 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Thundermist South County — Wakefield, about 12.9 miles away
- Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care — North Kingstown, about 17.1 miles away
- Thundermist Dental West Warwick — West Warwick, about 18.4 miles away
- COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF NEW LONDON — New London, about 21.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
308 Callahan Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852-7739 17.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Thundermist Dental West Warwick
5 Washington St, West Warwick, RI 02893-4927 18.4 miles away
Community Health Center
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF NEW LONDON
1 Shaws Cv, New London, CT 06320-4902 21.3 miles away
Before you call
