Cross Trails Medical Center

Cross Trails Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a community health center (CHC) that has been providing healthcare services to communities in Southeast Missouri since 1995. While the name "Dr. Charlene L. Minton, DMD" is associated with the address and phone number, the website provided (crosstrails.us) clearly indicates that this is part of the broader "Cross Trails Medical Center" organization, which offers both medical and dental services. Dr. Charlene L. Minton, DMD, is likely one of the dentists practicing within the Cross Trails Medical Center network. The Cape Girardeau location at 408 S Broadview St is one of several clinical locations for Cross Trails Medical Center, which also has offices in Marble Hill, Advance, and Perryville, MO. Their mission is to provide affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare, including dental services, to all within their designated service area, without regard to age, race, creed, disability, or economic status. Cross Trails Medical Center's dental services are comprehensive, focusing on general dentistry. These services include preventive care such as cleanings, as well as restorative care like fillings, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, and extractions. They also address urgent and emergent dental problems. While they offer a wide range of general dental care, specialized services like orthodontics, complicated oral surgery, limited endodontics, or fixed prosthetics are typically referred to specialists. A significant aspect of Cross Trails Medical Center's approach is their commitment to accessibility. They accept most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare. For patients without insurance or those who qualify, they offer a sliding fee discount based on family size and income, making quality dental care attainable for a broader population. The center emphasizes patient comfort and a friendly environment, as reflected in various positive patient reviews that highlight the professional, caring, and gentle nature of their staff and dentists.