Detailed Introduction
Community Health Care (CHC) - Rock Island Dental Clinic is a vital part of Community Health Care, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) established in 1975. This clinic is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and affordable dental care to individuals and families across the Quad Cities area, including Rock Island, IL. Its mission is to ensure access to essential health services for all, particularly those who face financial, social, or cultural barriers to accessing primary healthcare elsewhere.
The Rock Island Dental Clinic offers a comprehensive range of general dentistry services for patients of all ages, from six months through adulthood. These services typically include examinations and diagnostics, preventive care education, teeth cleanings and polishing, emergency dental care, oral surgery, and various restorative treatments like fillings, sealants, and crowns. The clinic emphasizes oral health education and prevention as a core approach to maintaining long-term patient well-being.
As an FQHC, Community Health Care - Rock Island Dental Clinic is committed to affordability. They accept a wide array of insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance carriers. Crucially, for uninsured or underinsured patients, they offer a sliding fee discount program based on income, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder access to necessary dental care. This commitment to accessibility extends to their staff, who often provide translation services in multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, and live video translation for many others.
The clinic operates as part of a larger network of medical and dental facilities under Community Health Care, Inc., which has a long-standing history of serving the community for over 40 years. They are recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home and are accredited by the Joint Commission, underscoring their dedication to high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
