If this clinic can't see you
Other clinics in Bangor, closest first.
- Adult Wellness Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Penobscot Community Hlth Center Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Community Care And Geriatrics Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Penobscot Pediatrics Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Sunbury Village Retirement Resd. Sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
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 Dental Center
Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Bangor, ME. 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 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 Dental Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Dental Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Maine.
Coverage + benefits in Maine
Dental Center accepts Maine 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 Dental Center offer?
Dental Center in Bangor, Maine offers Dental, Enabling services.
Does Dental Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Dental Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Dental Center?
HRSA lists this site as open about 38 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Dental Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 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 Dental Center located?
Dental Center is at 1048 Union St, Bangor, ME 04401-3016. Phone: 207-945-5247.
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.
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:
Sesame Care
Same-day online urgent care.
Urgent care from $34, today
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Free and low-cost care near Bangor, and the coverage help that goes with it.