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HealthPoint Kent
403 E Meeker St, Kent, WA 98030-5904
HealthPoint Kent is a community health center dental clinic in Kent, WA, operated by Healthpoint, which runs 8 clinics in Washington.
The health center is open about 51 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 403 E Meeker St, Kent, WA 98030 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 253-852-2866 |
| Operated by | Healthpoint |
| 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:
- Children's dental care
- 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
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Is the discount worked out on gross income or take-home pay?
Normally gross, before tax and deductions, which surprises people who budget by what lands in the account. Ask which figure this clinic uses and over what period, because a year that included a few months of higher earnings can put you in a band that does not reflect what you have now.
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.
Is this a federally funded clinic?
Yes, this site operates under the federal Health Center Program, which is what obliges it to discount by household income and to see patients regardless of ability to pay. It does not make the care free, and it does not decide which treatments are offered here.
Does Washington 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.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Healthpoint 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 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
403 E Meeker St, Kent, WA 98030
The published number is 253-852-2866. 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
Healthpoint provided 78,036 dental visits and 30,708 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 148.49 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 Healthpoint
Healthpoint operates 7 other clinics in 7 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. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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.
- Sea Mar CHC - Des Moines S. 242nd St. — Des Moines, about 3.2 miles away
- HealthPoint Midway — Des Moines, about 3.8 miles away
- HealthPoint SeaTac — Seatac, about 4.4 miles away
- HealthPoint Auburn — Auburn, about 5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Confirmed Dental Services
Children's Dental Care
Call HealthPoint Kent
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
HealthPoint Midway
26401 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA 98198-9247 3.8 miles away
Community Health Center
HealthPoint SeaTac
4040 S 188th St STE 201, Seatac, WA 98188-5070 4.4 miles away
Community Health Center
HealthPoint Auburn
126 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA 98002-5057 5 miles away
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