Dental - Community Action Health Center of Western Nebraska
Dentistry • Chadron, NE • 2 (Gering and Chadron) locations
About
CAPWN (Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska) operates the CAPWN Health Center in western Nebraska, including the Community Action Health Center network that serves low-income individuals. Key details: - Organization: CAPWN, a private non-profit with multiple offices in western Nebraska; HQ in Gering. - Services: Community-based health services focused on low-income residents; the Health Center is part of CAPWN’s healthcare offerings. - Location relevance: Chadron is in western Nebraska and within CAPWN’s service region, which includes four offices in Nebraska. - Contact/overview: CAPWN’s main presence is capwn.org with general inquiries via listed phone numbers; leadership includes IT Director Darin Spurgeon. If you’re seeking dental services specifically, CAPWN’s site emphasizes broader health and community services. For precise dental offerings, appointments, or to verify if Chadron has a CAPWN dental program, consider contacting CAPWN directly or visiting capwn.org/contact or the Chadron clinic listing if available.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
Dental Clinic (Gering): 975 Crescent Drive, Gering, NE 69341; Dental Clinic (Chadron): 221 Chadron Ave, Chadron, NE 69337
Phone
(308) 633-3359
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:00 am–5:00 pm (Gering and Chadron locations)
Emergency Care
Gering location: Emergency Care Monday–Friday beginning at 12:45 pm (space permitted)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Medicaid and most private insurance programs accepted; sliding fee discounts available for uninsured/underinsured based on income and family size
cash, checks, credit cards
Financing: Sliding Fee Discount program for eligible patients with no or underinsurance
Savings plan: Sliding Fee Discount program based on family size and income
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Pricing
FAQs
Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes, Medicaid patients are gladly accepted, for both adults and children.
Do you accept most private insurance?
Yes.
Is there a discount for uninsured or underinsured patients?
Yes, Sliding Fee Discount based on family size and income.
When are new patients seen?
New (non-pain) patients are seen on an appointment basis.
How do I get a dental appointment?
New (non-pain) patients are seen on an appointment basis. Please call to schedule your appointment.
Do you accept private insurance?
Most private insurance programs are accepted.
Is there a sliding fee discount for uninsured/underinsured patients?
Yes, services are available on a sliding discount basis according to family size and income.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are expected at the time of service. We accept cash, checks and credit cards.
What are the hours for the Gering Dental Clinic?
Dental Clinic (Gering): Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rehab.com: 4.22/5 (aggregate for CAPWN health centers) (152)
Patients praise
- Ability to provide emergency relief for acute dental pain
- Compassionate, community-focused mission for underserved populations
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional or dismissive conduct by some dental staff
- Complaints regarding billing and administrative processes (e.g., incorrect paperwork, billing errors)
- Frustrations with extensive, repetitive paperwork requirements even for established patients
- Difficulty accessing care, including issues with service availability and scheduling policies
"Made an emergency appointment and Dr. Hansen had it out by 11am. No more pain! The relief is incredible! Thank you Dr. Hansen and all his staff."
— LocalityBiz review"Billing department gets to hide behind awful, know-nothing employees and their shady behavior. Do not trust what they're having you sign. READ EVERYTHING."
— LocalityBiz review"She was required to fill out a gigantic packet of paperwork to prove eligibility, even though she has Medicaid coverage. When she submitted the packet, she learned she would need a separate packet for each member of her family, five packets in total."
— Alliance Times-HeraldSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local Health Center Professional Receives AAHIVS Specialist Credential - KHYY — Jan 17, 2026
- February is National Children’s Dental Health Month – KCSR / KBPY — Feb 6, 2026
- CAPWN’s Ryan White clinic marks 25 years of offering quality HIV care to west Nebraska — Jan 11, 2026
- Dental Coverage and Nebraska Medicaid – 2025 Update - Nebraska Appleseed — Dec 12, 2025
- Families Encouraged to Check WIC Eligibility – KCSR / KBPY — Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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