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Community Dental Care - St. Paul

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828 Hawthorne Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeHealthcare Provider
HoursMon, Wed: 8:15am-7:00pm; Tues, Thurs: 8:15am-5:00pm; Fri, Sa...
Phone(651) 774-2959
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Most Major Credit Cards and Insurance Pla...
Last updatedApril 16, 2019

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Most Major Credit Cards and Insurance Plans

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Dental

Services described in the directory record: Dental Services

Dental services: Regular Exams and Cleanings; Sealants; Extractions; Fillings; Fluoride; Mouthguards; Nightguardsl Root Canals; Wisdom Teeth; Bridges; Crowns; Dentures; Implant Restoration

Hours and Appointments

Mon, Wed: 8:15am-7:00pm; Tues, Thurs: 8:15am-5:00pm; Fri, Sat: 8:15am-1:00pm; Emergency Hours: Mon-Thurs: 8:00am-2:00pm, Fri: 8:00am-11:00am

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

Founded by Drs. Vacharee and Andrew Peterson, Community Dental Care was one of the first private clinics in the Twin Cities that focused primarily on serving low-income and patients from all walks of life. To ensure continued access to high-quality dental care for the large number of our patients enrolled in public programs, the clinic was incorporated into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in August 2004 and began serving patients as a nonprofit in January 2005. In May 2008, CDentC opened its second clinic location in Maplewood. In December 2012, a third location opened in Rochester in the Heintz Center. On January 13, 2014, Community Dental Care launched its fourth location, in Robbinsdale. We opened up another office in Rochester as our fifth location on August 14, 2017. Today, with 76 chairs and a staff of 270, we provide dental services to more than 49,000 patients every year.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 48 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: April 16, 2019
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

General guidance for visitors. It is not medical advice and it does not describe Community Dental Care - St. Paul's current policy — call the clinic to confirm anything below.

Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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