Stanly County Dental Clinic

The Stanly County dental clinic is a vital component of the Stanly County Health Department, committed to promoting and improving the oral health of children and youth in the community. Established over 20 years ago, the clinic's enduring mission is to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality, comprehensive dental care. Located at 1000 N 1st St # 3, Albemarle, NC, the clinic is specifically designed to serve individuals aged 0 to 18. Under the direction of a board-certified Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Mindy Turner, the clinic offers a broad spectrum of dental services. These include routine exams, X-rays, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings (both white and stainless), crowns, space maintainers, mouth guards, pulp therapies, and tooth removal. In addition to in-clinic services, Stanly County Dental Clinic extends its reach into the community through school-based oral health programs, providing screenings, sealants, cleanings, fluoride varnish, and oral hygiene education to elementary and middle school children. They have also expanded services to Pre-K and Head Start programs, focusing on educating families of younger children about homecare and diet. The clinic strives for accessibility, accepting Medicaid, private dental insurance, and private pay. For families who qualify based on income and family size, a sliding fee discount program is available, ensuring that services are not denied due to inability to pay. The clinic operates Monday through Wednesday from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm and Thursday from 7:45 am to 5 pm, with no clinic or office hours on Fridays. They emphasize the importance of timely appointments and have a policy for broken appointments to ensure efficient service for all patients. Stanly County Dental Clinic has also established operatory services with Atrium Health Stanly for children requiring more extensive dental care. Their dedication to community health is further evidenced by partnerships with organizations like Stanly County Partnership for Children and Head Start, and their ongoing efforts to secure grants to expand services, such as a recent $100,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation for their School-Based Oral Health Program.