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NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC.
165 Sherman Dr, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819-9811
NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. is a community health center dental clinic in Saint Johnsbury, VT, operated by Northern Counties Health Care, which runs 4 clinics in Vermont.
Clinic Details
| Address | 165 Sherman Dr, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 802-748-9405 |
| Operated by | Northern Counties Health Care |
| 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 more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Can they do specialist work here?
Providers in more than general dentistry are registered at this address, which is listed further up the page. That does not mean the clinic is taking new patients for those treatments or that they fall inside the discount, so name the treatment when you call.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
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.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Northern Counties Health Care rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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 Vermont 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
165 Sherman Dr, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
The published number is 802-748-9405. 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
Northern Counties Health Care provided 17,895 dental visits and 7,933 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 20.86 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 Northern Counties Health Care
Northern Counties Health Care operates 3 other clinics in 3 other communities in Vermont. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- ACHS - Littleton — Littleton, about 15.8 miles away
- NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER — Hardwick, about 17.8 miles away
- THE HEALTH CENTER — Plainfield, about 23.9 miles away
- Island Pond Dental Center — Island Pond, about 26.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
151 N Main St, Hardwick, VT 05843-7065 17.8 miles away
Community Health Center
THE HEALTH CENTER
157 Towne Ave, Plainfield, VT 05667-9425 23.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Island Pond Dental Center
82 Maple St, Island Pond, VT 05846 26.3 miles away
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