Community Health Center
Battenkill Valley Health Center Inc.
9 Church St, Arlington, VT 05250-4457 0 miles away
Community Health Center
Battenkill Valley Health Center, Inc.
18 Church St, Arlington, VT 05250-4457
Battenkill Valley Health Center, Inc. is a community health center dental clinic in Arlington, VT, operated by Battenkill Valley Health Center, which runs 2 clinics in Vermont.
The health center is open about 52 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 18 Church St, Arlington, VT 05250 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 802-375-6566 |
| Operated by | Battenkill Valley Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Battenkill Valley Health Center sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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. Vermont 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
18 Church St, Arlington, VT 05250
The published number is 802-375-6566. 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
Battenkill Valley Health Center provided 3,774 dental visits and 1,584 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 4.33 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.
Common Questions
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.
Is this the only option in Arlington?
No — Arlington has other clinics of this kind, and they are listed on the page for the city. Waiting lists are held separately at each one, so the shortest wait is not reliably at the nearest address.
Other Clinics Operated by Battenkill Valley Health Center
Battenkill Valley Health Center operates one other clinic elsewhere in Vermont. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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.
- Battenkill Valley Health Center Inc. — Arlington, at the same address
- CHP Adams Family Dental — Adams, about 31.1 miles away
- Watervliet Health Center — Watervliet, about 36.5 miles away
- Springfield Health Center — Springfield, about 37.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Battenkill Valley Health Center, Inc.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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CHP Adams Family Dental
19 Depot St, Adams, MA 01220-1856 31.1 miles away
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Watervliet Health Center
1804 2nd Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189-2818 36.5 miles away
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Springfield Health Center
100 River St, Springfield, VT 05156-2930 37.2 miles away
Before you call
