Fetter Mobile Dental Unit

FQHC

Operated by Fetter Health Care Network, Inc.

This site serves a specific population, such as enrolled students. Call before you go.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

51 Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403-5500

HRSA lists this site as open about 20 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

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

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Fetter Mobile Dental Unit

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Charleston, SC. 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 Fetter Mobile Dental Unit 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 Fetter Mobile Dental Unit or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Fetter Mobile Dental Unit doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across South Carolina.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Fetter Mobile Dental Unit use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. 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.

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Coverage + benefits in South Carolina

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit accepts South 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 Fetter Mobile Dental Unit offer?

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit in Charleston, South Carolina offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Fetter Mobile Dental Unit accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Fetter Mobile Dental Unit?

HRSA lists this site as open about 20 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Fetter Mobile Dental Unit a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Fetter Mobile Dental Unit 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 Fetter Mobile Dental Unit located?

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit is at 51 Nassau St, Charleston, SC 29403-5500. Phone: 843-723-9582.

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.

Fetter Mobile Dental Unit 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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