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Hickory Hill Health Center
5366 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115-4565
Hickory Hill Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Memphis, TN, operated by Christ Community Health Services, which runs 4 clinics in Tennessee.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 5366 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 901-842-3163 |
| Operated by | Christ Community Health Services |
| 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 bands are set by Christ Community Health Services rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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. Tennessee 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
5366 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115
The published number is 901-842-3163. 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
Christ Community Health Services provided 33,441 dental visits and 17,820 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 43.98 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 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.
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.
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.
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Christ Community Health Services
Christ Community Health Services operates 3 other clinics elsewhere in Tennessee. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Broad Avenue Dental Center — Memphis, about 8 miles away
- BROAD AVENUE HEALTH CENTER — Memphis, about 8.1 miles away
- THIRD STREET HEALTH CENTER — Memphis, about 9.9 miles away
- MEMPHIS HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Memphis, about 10.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Hickory Hill Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
BROAD AVENUE HEALTH CENTER
2861 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112-2903 8.1 miles away
Community Health Center
THIRD STREET HEALTH CENTER
3362 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109-2944 9.9 miles away
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MEMPHIS HEALTH CENTER, INC.
360 E Eh Crump Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126-5394 10.7 miles away
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