Community Health Center
BEAUFORT - JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC.
721 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC 29909-3963 0.1 miles away
Community Health Center
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
719 Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Ridgeland, SC, operated by Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services, which runs 9 clinics in South Carolina.
The health center is open about 42.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 719 Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 843-987-7400 |
| Operated by | Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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.
Common Questions
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. Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services sets its own scale.
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.
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
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.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and South Carolina 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
719 Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
The published number is 843-987-7400. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services
Beaufort-Jasper-Hampton Comprehensive Health Services operates 8 other clinics in 8 other communities in South Carolina. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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 straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- BEAUFORT - JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC. — Okatie, less than a mile away
- PORT ROYAL MEDICAL CENTER — Port Royal, about 11.4 miles away
- Ridgeland Medical Center — Ridgeland, about 11.5 miles away
- Donald E. Gatch Medical Center — Hardeeville, about 12.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
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PORT ROYAL MEDICAL CENTER
1320 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935-1118 11.4 miles away
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Ridgeland Medical Center
1520 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936-5440 11.5 miles away
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Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
552 Stiney Rd, Hardeeville, SC 29927-5228 12.9 miles away
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