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FHC Brewster Dental Clinic
101 N 6th St, Brewster, WA 98812 8 miles away
Community Health Center
FHC Bridgeport Medical/Dental Clinic
1015 Columbia Ave, Bridgeport, WA 98813-9805
FHC Bridgeport Medical/Dental Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Bridgeport, WA, operated by Family Health Centers, which runs 5 clinics in Washington.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1015 Columbia Ave, Bridgeport, WA 98813 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 509-422-5700 |
| Operated by | Family Health Centers |
| 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
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
Is this the only option in Bridgeport?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Bridgeport itself. Clinics of this kind cluster around larger towns, so the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page and are frequently worth the journey.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
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.
How large is the dental program?
Across all of its sites, Family Health Centers reported treating 6,471 dental patients in its most recent federal return. That is the organization rather than this address, and a large organization can still run a small dental room here, so it tells you the program is real and operating rather than how many chairs are in this building.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Family Health Centers 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 Washington 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
1015 Columbia Ave, Bridgeport, WA 98813
The published number is 509-422-5700. 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
Family Health Centers provided 17,479 dental visits and 6,471 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 37.35 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 Family Health Centers
Family Health Centers operates 4 other clinics in 4 other communities in Washington. 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.
- FHC Brewster Dental Clinic — Brewster, about 8 miles away
- CVCH Chelan Clinic — Chelan, about 18.7 miles away
- FHC Okanogan Dental clinic — Okanogan, about 24.6 miles away
- Family Health Centers Omak — Omak, about 29.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call FHC Bridgeport Medical/Dental Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
CVCH Chelan Clinic
105 S Apple Blossom Dr, Chelan, WA 98816-8810 18.7 miles away
Community Health Center
FHC Okanogan Dental clinic
626 2nd Ave S, Okanogan, WA 98840-9766 24.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Family Health Centers Omak
1003 Koala Dr, Omak, WA 98841-9247 29.6 miles away
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