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Services offered
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
About Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Jefferson, NC. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across North Carolina.
Coverage + benefits in North Carolina
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center accepts North Carolina Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center offer?
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center in Jefferson, North Carolina offers Dental, Enabling services.
Does Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 39 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center located?
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center is at 225 Court Street, Jefferson, NC 28640. Phone: 336-264-9449 x2131.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Appalachian District Health Department Dental Center and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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