Family First Health Columbia Center - Dental

Family First Health Columbia Center - Dental is a dedicated dental facility located at 430 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512. It operates as a part of Family First Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) established in 1970 with a mission to improve lives through high-quality, accessible, and compassionate health services. This clinic offers comprehensive dental care for the entire family, focusing on both achieving and maintaining good oral health. Services provided at the Columbia Dental Center include dental examinations, cleanings, X-rays, extractions, dentures, restorations (fillings), and root canals. The clinic prides itself on being patient-centered, with a highly skilled team of dentists and support staff, including Extended Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs) to enhance efficiency. Beyond in-clinic services, Family First Health Columbia Center - Dental is deeply committed to community health. They run an innovative Mobile School Dentist Program in Columbia schools, bringing dental services directly to students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. This program provides essential care like screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants in a familiar setting, reducing anxiety for children and convenience for parents. For complex needs, follow-up appointments are available at the main clinic. As an FQHC, Family First Health ensures that care is available to all, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status. They offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients and have trained staff to assist with insurance enrollment. Additionally, interpreter services are available for over 300 languages, including ASL, to break down barriers to care. The clinic also provides 24-hour on-call dental services for emergencies. Their operating hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:15 AM to 4:00 PM. Family First Health receives grant support from various government and non-profit organizations, reinforcing its commitment to serving medically underserved communities in York, Adams, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties.