CHCFHC | Dental - Community Health Connections
Dental • Fitchburg, MA • Since 2002
About
Summary: CHCFHC (Community Health Connections) in Fitchburg offers comprehensive, nonprofit health care with dental services as part of a broader primary care and behavioral health network. Key details: - Location: Headquarters and multiple sites in Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster, MA (eight offices in total; main hub at 326 Nichols Rd, Fitchburg). - Services: Preventive and restorative dental care, pediatric and family medicine, urgent care, oral surgery, behavioral health, substance use treatment, optometry/eye care, nutrition, podiatry, and related supportive services. - Focus: Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) mission to provide high-quality care regardless of income or insurance. - Organization: Nonprofit, founded 2002; about 123 employees; revenue range $5–25M; serves 36 North Central Massachusetts communities. - Contact: Main phone 978-878-8100; website chcfhc.org. If you need details on a specific dental service, appointment availability, or which CHC location offers dental care, I can extract that from the site or provide directions.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
326 Nichols Road, Fitchburg; 130 Water Street, Fitchburg; 175 Connors Street, Gardner; 165 Mill Street, Leominster; 529 Timpany Boulevard, Gardner
Phone
978-878-8100
chcdaytreatment@chcfhc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Emergency Care
911 nearest Hospital Emergency Room
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Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What services are offered by CHC Dental?
Adult and Pediatric Dental Services including Dental Exams, Teeth Cleaning, X-rays, Fluoride & Varnishes, Fillings & Restorations, Crowns, Dentures, Implants, Oral Surgery, Teeth Extractions, Root Canals, Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Invisalign, Night Guards/Children's Sport Mouth Guards, On-site Dental Labs, and CEREC Technology.
Where are dental services located?
Dental services are available at all CHC sites: 326 Nichols Road, Fitchburg; 130 Water Street, Fitchburg; 175 Connors Street, Gardner; 165 Mill Street, Leominster; 529 Timpany Boulevard, Gardner.
Who are the dental providers?
Shirley Austin, DMD; Tina Gupta, DMD; Mohamed Taha, DDS; Dalba Naveo, DMD, and others as listed by CHC Dental.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Demandforce: 4.5 out of 5 stars (256 reviews)
Patients praise
- Praise for specific dental providers (e.g., Dr. Austin, Dr. Patwardhan, Dr. Cohen)
- Competent and compassionate clinical care once appointments are secured
- Supportive dental assistants who help manage patient anxiety
- Accessible, community-based mission providing affordable care regardless of insurance/income status
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching the office via phone, long hold times, and lack of callback response
- Administrative issues including billing, scheduling errors, and rigid appointment policies
- Perceived decline in service quality and professionalism compared to previous years
- Negative experiences with front desk staff and communication barriers
"Renee was absolutely amazing and calmed all my anxiety"
— Demandforce user review"I love this clinic... They are excellent professionals and very caring. The front desk people of Dental Department are always loving and proactive."
— LocalityBiz user review"The NEW way they answer the phone leaves you hanging on for more time that it would take to drive there. Trying to make contact with someone is near impossible."
— OpenGovNY user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- NYU Langone Dental Medicine - Community Health Connections — Apr 28, 2026
- [PDF] HSN Massachusetts Dental Locations (2025) - Mass.gov — Oct 30, 2025
- CHCFHC | Our-Story - Community Health Connections — Nov 17, 2025
- COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS FAMILY HEALTH CENTER — Jul 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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