Community Health Center
Neighborhood Health at Cayce
617 S 8th St, Nashville, TN 37206-3894 3.2 miles away
Community Health Center
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
710 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216-2649
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is a community health center dental clinic in Nashville, TN, operated by Tennessee Department of Health, which runs 9 clinics in Tennessee.
Clinic Details
| Address | 710 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 615-650-7037 |
| Operated by | Tennessee Department of Health |
| 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
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.
Does Tennessee Medicaid cover adult dental work?
That is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states, ranging from comprehensive to emergency extractions only. Dental coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid is a required benefit everywhere. Our Medicaid dental page covers how to check where your state stands now.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
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.
Is Medicaid accepted?
A Medicaid billing registration is on file for this clinic, so probably yes — but participation runs plan by plan. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Tennessee Department of Health 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 Tennessee has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental public health practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
710 Hart Ln, Nashville, TN 37216
The published number is 615-650-7037. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Tennessee Department of Health provided 921 dental visits and 265 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 2.5 full-time dental staff. This indicates a moderate dental service. Appointment capacity may be limited.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Other Clinics Operated by Tennessee Department of Health
Tennessee Department of Health operates 8 other clinics in 7 other communities 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. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Neighborhood Health at Cayce — Nashville, about 3.2 miles away
- UNHS SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CLINIC — Nashville, about 4.5 miles away
- MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENT — Nashville, about 4.5 miles away
- UNHS MIssion Clinic — Nashville, about 4.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
UNHS SOUTHSIDE FAMILY CLINIC
107 Charles E Davis Blvd, Nashville, TN 37210-2745 4.5 miles away
Community Health Center
MATTHEW WALKER COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENT
1035 14th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-3050 4.5 miles away
Community Health Center
UNHS MIssion Clinic
639 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN 37203-4226 4.6 miles away
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