Community Health Center
UNHS SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CLINIC
107 Charles E Davis Blvd, Nashville, TN 37210-2745 1.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Neighborhood Health at Cayce
617 S 8th St, Nashville, TN 37206-3894
Neighborhood Health at Cayce is a community health center dental clinic in Nashville, TN, operated by United Neighborhood Health Services, which runs 3 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 | 617 S 8th St, Nashville, TN 37206 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 615-227-3000 |
| Operated by | United Neighborhood Health Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
What if I need a specialist they do not have?
You would normally be referred out, and a referral from a health center does not carry the discount with it — the outside specialist charges their own fee. Ask what the referral would cost before starting anything that depends on it, because that is the point where an affordable plan often stops being affordable.
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 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.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because United Neighborhood 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Tennessee 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
617 S 8th St, Nashville, TN 37206
The published number is 615-227-3000. 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, 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
United Neighborhood Health Services provided 7,759 dental visits and 3,270 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 10.37 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.
Other Clinics Operated by United Neighborhood Health Services
United Neighborhood Health Services operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Tennessee. 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.
- UNHS SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CLINIC — Nashville, about 1.2 miles away
- UNHS MIssion Clinic — Nashville, about 1.6 miles away
- MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENT — Nashville, about 2.6 miles away
- VINE HILL COMMUNITY CLINIC — Nashville, about 2.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Neighborhood Health at Cayce
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
UNHS MIssion Clinic
639 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203-4226 1.6 miles away
Community Health Center
MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENT
1035 14th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-3050 2.6 miles away
Community Health Center
VINE HILL COMMUNITY CLINIC
601 Benton Ave, Nashville, TN 37204-2303 2.7 miles away
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