Chester Dental Center
FQHCOperated by Springfield Medical Care Systems, Inc.
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
36.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Chester Dental Center
Chester Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chester, VT. 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 Chester 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 Chester Dental Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Chester Dental Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Vermont.
Coverage + benefits in Vermont
Chester Dental Center accepts Vermont 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 Chester Dental Center offer?
Chester Dental Center in Chester, Vermont offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Chester Dental Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Chester Dental Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Chester Dental Center?
36.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Chester Dental Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Chester 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 Chester Dental Center located?
Chester Dental Center is at 55 VT-11, Chester, VT 05143-9280. Phone: 802-875-5399.
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.