Detailed Introduction
Community Health Care Muscatine Dental Clinic is a branch of Community Health Care, Inc., a large and established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been serving communities in Iowa and Illinois since 1975. Located at 312 Iowa Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761, the Muscatine dental clinic, along with its medical counterpart, opened its doors in February 2020. The clinic's mission is to provide patient-centered medical and dental care that is compassionate, affordable, and accessible to all members of the community, including those with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and uninsured individuals. A sliding fee program is available for qualifying patients to ensure care is within reach based on income and family size.
The Muscatine dental clinic offers a comprehensive range of general dental services for patients of all ages, from children (including pediatric dentistry for ages 0-16, often in collaboration with the University of Iowa dental students and instructors) to adults. Key services include dental exams, cavity fillings, dental cleanings, preventative sealants, tooth extractions, fluoride treatments, and emergency walk-ins. The clinic also emphasizes oral health education and prevention as a core approach to maintaining long-term health. Beyond dental care, Community Health Care, Inc. provides a wide array of other services across its various locations, including medical, behavioral health, OB/GYN, pharmacy, lab services, and more, underlining its commitment to holistic community well-being. The organization also offers Spanish and Vietnamese translators on staff, along with live video translation for 20 other languages, to ensure clear communication and accessibility for diverse patient populations.
