Carolina Family Dental Center

FQHC

Operated by Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Hours

45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Carolina Family Dental Center

Carolina Family Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Elm City, 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 Carolina Family 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 Carolina Family Dental Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Carolina Family 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.

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Pediatric care for Black families

Black infants in the U.S. have approximately twice the mortality rate of white infants per CDC NVSS data, preterm birth and SIDS are leading drivers. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

North Carolina Medicaid for kids (CHIP) WIC for children under 5

Coverage + benefits in North Carolina

Carolina Family 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Carolina Family Dental Center offer?

Carolina Family Dental Center in Elm City, North Carolina offers Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics.

Does Carolina Family Dental Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Carolina Family Dental Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Carolina Family Dental Center?

45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Carolina Family Dental Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Carolina Family 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 Carolina Family Dental Center located?

Carolina Family Dental Center is at 8282 South Nc 58, Elm City, NC 27822-8079. Phone: 252-443-7764.

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.

Carolina Family 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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Where to go next

If Carolina Family Dental Center is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.

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