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Community Dental Services

FQHC

Operated by Peninsula Institute For Community Health, Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
1033 28th St, Newport News, VA 23607-4233

HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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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.

Primary care

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

About Community Dental Services

Community Dental Services is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Newport News, VA. 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 Community Dental Services 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 Community Dental Services or nearby

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

Coverage + benefits in Virginia

Community Dental Services accepts Virginia 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 Community Dental Services offer?

Community Dental Services in Newport News, Virginia offers Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Community Dental Services accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Community Dental Services accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Community Dental Services?

HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Community Dental Services a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Community Dental Services 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 Community Dental Services located?

Community Dental Services is at 1033 28th St, Newport News, VA 23607-4233. Phone: 757-928-3810.

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.

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Where to go next

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