Bvchc Dental Health Center
FQHCOperated by Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare I
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Bvchc Dental Health Center
Bvchc Dental Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Pawtucket, RI. 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 Bvchc Dental Health 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 Bvchc Dental Health Center or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in Rhode Island
Bvchc Dental Health Center accepts Rhode Island 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 Bvchc Dental Health Center offer?
Bvchc Dental Health Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bvchc Dental Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bvchc Dental Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bvchc Dental Health Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Bvchc Dental Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bvchc Dental Health 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 Bvchc Dental Health Center located?
Bvchc Dental Health Center is at 210 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860-4008. Phone: 401-729-5239.
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.