Dental Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital-17th Street
Dental • Allentown, PA
About
Summary: The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nonprofit health system based in Allentown, PA, offering a range of healthcare services and career opportunities. It employs about 6,470 people and reports annual revenue around $7.7 billion. LVHN operates 12 U.S. offices (with its headquarters at 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown) and serves a broad geographic area. If you’re specifically seeking a dental clinic, LVHN’s site is focused on overall medical services; for dental care at LVHN, you would typically look under LVHN’s dental or specialty clinics, or contact their Allentown locations (e.g., 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd) to confirm available dental services and specific clinics near 17th Street, Allentown.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
1627 W. Chew St. Allentown, PA 18102 United States
Phone
610-969-3955
402care@jefferson.edu
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Telehealth
Available via Same Day/Next Day Video Visit (primary care clinician links provided; telehealth page referenced)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Pay at clinic, Insurance billing, Online bill pay
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Dental Clinic?
Routine dental care, including cleaning; cavity fillings; tooth extractions; root canals; fluoride treatments; education on proper brushing, flossing and healthy eating.
Does the Dental Clinic participate in any community outreach?
Yes, it participates in Give Kids a Smile Day and supports Miles of Smiles, a mobile dental clinic that helps thousands of children in Allentown.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- dentalclinics.care: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Birdeye (general facility reviews): 3.8/5 (636 reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and friendly dental staff and residents
- High quality of dental care and clinical work
- Staff takes time to explain issues and treatment plans
- Compassionate and non-judgmental atmosphere
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments (up to 6 months to a year)
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and communication errors
- Reports of unprofessional behavior by staff members
- Concerns regarding patient confidentiality and privacy
"I'm stunned by the consistant high levels of knowledge , caring and non stop talent and understanding that ALL the Doctors and Dental Assistants have displayed... I never expected the very high quality of dental work performed by the resident doctors."
— LocalityBiz (Review from patient)"So for those of you that may not have ANY dental or medical insurance. Six months to a year waiting list for starters. MUST be referred by a medical doctor."
— Yelp user review"Dr. Baker always takes her time and ensures that all of my questions and concerns are answered. I never feel rushed and you can truly tell she is passionate about what she does."
— Healthgrades review (Gary G., Jan 2026)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Our Allentown and Northside Bethlehem sites have dental services - Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley — Nov 21, 2025
- Lehigh Valley Health Network to end contracts with UnitedHealthcare in 2026 - CBS Philadelphia — Oct 27, 2025
- Free dental clinic provides essential care to Allentown community members in need | Allentown Area | wfmz.com — May 29, 2026
- Important Update: Effective April 26, LVHN Out of Network for UnitedHealthcare Members | Lehigh Valley Health Network — May 12, 2026
- Fix Stained Teeth | Dentist Allentown PA — Aug 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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