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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.
About Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Alger, MI. 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 Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental 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 Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Michigan.
Coverage + benefits in Michigan
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental accepts Michigan 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 Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental offer?
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental in Alger, Michigan offers Dental, Enabling services.
Does Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental?
HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental 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 Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental located?
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental is at 5095 Rifle River Trl, Alger, MI 48610-9327. Phone: 989-873-5152.
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.
Sterling Area Health Ctr Dental 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:
Same-day online urgent care.
- Video visits for common infections and illnesses
- From $34, price shown before you book
- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near Alger, and the coverage help that goes with it.