Community Health Center
Saltville Community Health Center
308 W Main St, Saltville, VA 24370-3112 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
T.K. MCKEE HOSPITAL BUILDING
319 5th Ave, Saltville, VA 24370-3418
T.K. MCKEE HOSPITAL BUILDING is a community health center dental clinic in Saltville, VA, operated by Southwest Virginia Community Health, which runs 3 clinics in Virginia.
The health center is open about 52 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 319 5th Ave, Saltville, VA 24370 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 276-496-4492 |
| Operated by | Southwest Virginia Community Health |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Southwest Virginia Community Health 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. Virginia 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
319 5th Ave, Saltville, VA 24370
The published number is 276-496-4492. 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
Southwest Virginia Community Health provided 7,640 dental visits and 3,662 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 15.19 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
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.
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.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
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.
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.
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 Southwest Virginia Community Health
Southwest Virginia Community Health operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Virginia. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Saltville Community Health Center — Saltville, less than a mile away
- HOLSTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER — Damascus, about 17.2 miles away
- Tazewell Community Health Center — Tazewell, about 22.4 miles away
- MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER — Mountain City, about 28.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call T.K. MCKEE HOSPITAL BUILDING
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
HOLSTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
306 S Shady Ave, Damascus, VA 24236 17.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Tazewell Community Health Center
386 Ben Bolt Ave, Tazewell, VA 24651-5386 22.4 miles away
Community Health Center
MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
222 Oak St, Mountain City, TN 37683-1526 28.2 miles away
Before you call
