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Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is an Alaska Native–owned nonprofit health care organization based in Anchorage, Alaska. Founded in 1982 under the Tribal authority of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI), SCF provides comprehensive medical and behavioral health services to Alaska Native and American Indian people in Anchorage, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby communities, serving a regional footprint of about 107,413 square miles. Key points relevant to Dental Services: - SCF operates as a integrated health system that includes primary medical care and behavioral health, with a strong emphasis on relationship-based, team-based, and population-health approaches. - In addition to primary care, SCF has a history of health system innovations (e.g., Nuka System of Care) aimed at improving care coordination and outcomes, which typically encompass dental and oral health as part of holistic care. - As of 1998–1999, SCF took ownership and joint management of the Alaska Native Medical Center primary care program, highlighting its role in coordinating broad health services for Alaska Native communities. Locations: - Headquarters: 4501 Tudor Centre Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508 - Additional offices in Anchorage (e.g., 4315 Diplomacy Drive; multiple listed Anchorage addresses) If you need specifics on SCF’s dental services (e.g., dental clinic hours, services offered, appointment process, locations with dental facilities, or patient eligibility for dental care), I can pull that focused information or guide you on contacting SCF directly.

Clinic Type

Dental

Address

Fireweed Dental Clinic Niłdghuligi 4341 Tudor Centre Drive, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99508

Phone

9077292000

Email

insurance@alaska.gov

Opening Hours

Hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday

Emergency Care

If experiencing an urgent or emergent dental problem, regardless of symptoms, please call to discuss treatment options.

Services Offered

  • examinations
  • cleanings
  • fillings
  • root canals
  • dental surgery
  • limited crowns
  • bridges
  • orthodontic procedures
  • dentures
  • pediatric dentistry
  • endodontic procedures
  • orthodontics
  • all ages dentistry
  • same day dental services

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative

  • Birdeye/LocalityBiz: 1 out of 5 stars (based on individual reviews) (Very limited number of public reviews available online)

Patients praise

  • Offers comprehensive dental services including examinations, cleanings, and fillings
  • Operates state-of-the-art facilities with specialized clinics for pediatric and elder care

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor bedside manner and lack of empathy from providers
  • Concerns regarding long wait times for appointments and scheduling delays
  • Complaints about follow-up care and communication failures regarding appointments
  • Historical controversy involving the termination of dental executives for falsifying health records
  • Some patients reported perceived lack of care or attention to urgent dental issues

"The lack of support and empathy was deeply concerning... This experience left me extremely shaken and disappointed."

Patient review regarding a 2025 extraction experience

"ANMC is risking a serious infection... because of their delays. This is an absolute travesty for Alaska Native children."

Patient review regarding appointment scheduling and follow-up concerns

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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