Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic

Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic

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Dental Clinic in Paris, IL

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About

The Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic is a vital community resource in Paris, IL, offering a wide range of public health services and comprehensive dental care. They prioritize health promotion, disease prevention, and direct health services, with a strong focus on serving uninsured and underinsured patients.

Hours

Monday

7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Quick Info

Address

502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944

Phone

(217) 465-2212

Website

https://ecphd.org/departments/dental-services/

Detailed Introduction

The Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic, located at 502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944, serves as a comprehensive public health and dental care provider for Edgar County residents. Their overarching mission is to enhance the quality of life by preventing premature death and disease, and promoting health and wellness through intervention, public education, and direct health services. The dental clinic specifically offers a broad spectrum of services, including dental examinations, general and preventive dental services, school exams, sealants, fluoride treatments, extractions, crowns, denture services, and emergency procedures. They are committed to providing care to uninsured and underinsured patients, ensuring access to essential oral health services. The hygiene department also provides cleanings and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatments. The clinic plays an active role in community oral health, with a dedicated consultant delivering educational programs in schools, organizations, and at community events. They also coordinate WIC dental services for participating mothers and children (birth to five years) in Edgar and Clark Counties. Beyond dental care, the Edgar County Public Health Department offers a wide array of public health services. These include environmental health services like food, well, and septic inspections, various permits (food, gambling, liquor, septic, tobacco), food sanitation classes, nuisance complaint handling, water testing, and West Nile Virus surveillance. Their nursing services encompass communicable disease monitoring, health education, HIV and STD testing, immunizations (including Tdap/DTaP), and laboratory services. The WIC/Family Case Management program provides health and developmental screenings, personalized nutrition education and counseling, and breastfeeding support. They also address lead prevention through education, testing, and follow-up case management, and offer respiratory virus recommendations and information on various health topics. The department is dedicated to promoting public health through various initiatives and collaborations, working to align resources with community needs and partnering with other organizations to provide quality, accessible services.

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Patient Reviews

2.8 out of 5
M. C.

M. C.

I have always been treated well here. Friendly people. Sometimes it takes a while to get an appointment, but with an almost total lack of Dentists who accept Medicaid that is very understandable. I would recommend.

December 9, 2020

Jackie Bergey

Jackie Bergey

They are the only dentist I have ever been to. That actually seem to care!! They are also very friendly!! I highly recommend this dentist and his assistant to anyone and everyone. My husband and I are really thankful we found a dentist to go to that we really like and comfortable with!

March 4, 2016

Bobbie Johnston

Bobbie Johnston

Two stars because I really like the dentist and his assistant. They can have 5 stars. But, as for the clinic as a good choice to get help? I don't know exactly what's going on, but IT gets no stars from me. Idk if the Medicaid policy is to blame or the clinic. . . . but before I got my extractions I called, knowing I needed an antibiotic. I was told they don't give antibiotic Rxs. I'd have to go to my doctor for that first. So I did. After I got the teeth pulled and my antibiotics gone, I ended up with a full blown infection and other related problems, that all are a result of the extractions, throughout my mouth.

Went to my doctor again and it has been a real struggle. I was scheduled a 4 wk follow up appt at this clinic and being right when I had been to see my reg doc 3 times in 2 weeks I knew the appt here was coming. I'd mislaid the paper and called to get the date and time. Just so happens it was missed at the exact time of my call. I apologized, told them I have MAJOR issues and both me and my doc are anxious for the dentist to get a look. I was told I have FAILED TO KEEP AN APPT and have been barred from rescheduling for 3 MONTHES! Now my docs nurse and I are scrambling to find a dentist who will take me. I've been here ONE TIME. They pulled my teeth and knowing there was infection, gave me NO antibiotics, but DID give me an Rx for NARCOTICS upon ushering me out the door. My Medicaid covers antibiotics. WHY ARENT THEY GIVING THEM TO PATIENTS HERE?? This policy has caused me SERIOUS problems and I am not even allowed to see the dentist there for it. Having found one who will see me today, I needed them to send my x-rays to that dentist, so I called and asked they send them. They can't.

. . because "the person who emails is on vacation"!???? I'm in great pain, entire mouth fully infected with multiple issues and I have to DRIVE TO PARIS then to a dentist in TH to pick up my own x-rays because nobody in the building can send an email. This has been, and STILL IS, a horrible experience for me. What a mistake I made in going to this clinic for my dental healthcare. I had issues with my teeth. Now I have NO TEETH and am in an acute situation, in great pain and real trouble, needing IMMEDIATE care from a dentist and I have been BANISHED. . for narrowly missing an appointment. THEY CAN'T EVEN BE BOTHERED TO FORWARD MY RECORDS TO ANOTHER DENTIST, where I CAN get the treatment I MUST get immediately.

June 26, 2018

Amanda Scott

Amanda Scott

I only give them a 1 because google will not allow me to write this if I don't. I wouldn't go back here if they were the last place on earth and my life depended on it. I have NEVER had such issues with a place. The IRS is easier and more plesant.

Their policies change everyday and are the biggest most ridiculous load of bs one can imagine. A service they offer when they make your apt probably won't be available after the 6 mos you wait and they won't bother to tell you until after the fact.

December 20, 2017

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Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic

502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944

Contact Information

Address

502 Shaw Ave, Paris, IL 61944

Phone

(217) 465-2212

Website

https://ecphd.org/departments/dental-services/

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