Northern Counties Dental Center
FQHCOperated by Northern Counties Health Care, 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
51.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Northern Counties Dental Center
Northern Counties Dental Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Hardwick, 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 Northern Counties 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 Northern Counties Dental Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Northern Counties 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
Northern Counties 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 Northern Counties Dental Center offer?
Northern Counties Dental Center in Hardwick, Vermont offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Northern Counties Dental Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Northern Counties Dental Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Northern Counties Dental Center?
51.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Northern Counties Dental Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Northern Counties 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 Northern Counties Dental Center located?
Northern Counties Dental Center is at 151 N Main St, Hardwick, VT 05843-7065. Phone: 802-472-2260.
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.