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Summary: Southwest Community Health Center (SWCHC) is a nonprofit, private health organization founded in 1976 and based in Bridgeport, CT (HQ at 46 Albion Street). It operates 4 offices in the United States, offering comprehensive primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the greater Bridgeport community. SWCHC provides dental care as part of its services and has a history milestone noted (dental care introduced at 361 Bird Street location in 1980). The center employs about 77 people, has annual revenue around $21.7M, and is active in pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, mental health, infectious disease, nutrition, and related programs (WIC, SNAP, school-based health centers, homeless healthcare). Contact: 1-203-330-6000.

Clinic Type

Dental

Address

46 Albion Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605 and 968 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Phone

203-330-6000

Email

CAuger@swchc.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Emergency dental appointments available

Services Offered

  • Dental

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What are the emergency dental appointment procedures?

Follow guidance from ADA; call 203-330-6000 for emergencies or rescheduling.

Who is treated for emergencies at SWCHC dental?

Patients with emergency and urgent dental needs; those showing fever or flu-like symptoms may have restrictions.

Where are the dental services located?

968 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605 and 46 Albion Street, Bridgeport, CT 06605.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Awards page linked: https://swchc.org/awards
  • Awards page linked at https://swchc.org/awards

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: negative

  • Birdeye / Rehab.com / Google aggregations: 3.7/5 stars (160 reviews (Birdeye aggregate))
  • Facebook: 76% recommend (19 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Some positive experiences with specific doctors and medical providers
  • Appreciation for the sliding scale and accessible services for uninsured patients
  • Occasional positive feedback regarding dental care quality

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and on the phone
  • Poor communication regarding scheduling and medication refills
  • Unprofessional front desk and office staff behavior
  • Dissatisfaction with dental treatment outcomes and procedures
  • Concerns over medical and mental health care management (e.g., incorrect medication, lack of follow-up)

"They are very unorganized and unprofessional. Every time I come to the office to get a copy of my daughters physical they claim to have no record of it. They will also have you on hold for 20+ minutes with no one in the office."

LocalityBiz review

"SW dental is top notch. I had an extraction, which I have been postponing for a year. Easy peasy. In and out and All my questions answered."

Rehab.com review

"Extremely painful torture would recommend only to an enemy. Dental work horrible should have their license revoked."

DentalClinics.org user review

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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