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Dental Clinic • Indianapolis, IN
Clinic Type
Dental Clinic
Address
1122 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Phone
317-635-3737
rfuentes@iu.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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payment due at the time of service, sliding fee scale, reduced fees based on what patients can afford, payment due at time of service
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the Fountain Square Dental Clinic's payment terms?
Payment is due at the time of service and fees are reduced based on what patients can afford.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Jane Pauley Community Health Center, 16th Street Dental (aggregated reviews): 3.8 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Praise for friendly, kind, and informative staff and dentists
- Appreciation for cost-effective or sliding-scale options for uninsured patients
- Positive feedback on clean facilities and professional environments
- Recognition of gentle care, especially for children and nervous patients
- Satisfaction with quick appointment availability and emergency dental services
Common complaints
- Reports of unprofessional, unorganized, or uncaring staff at certain community clinics
- Concerns regarding poor communication and billing issues (inaccurate price estimates, unexpected charges)
- Complaints about long wait times and cancellation of appointments without notification
- Negative experiences with specific dental procedures or perceived lack of care
- Some patients felt ignored or dismissed when seeking urgent dental help
"Not actually free. Was given completely false information about what they charge you. Was lied to and told it was a 35 dollar fee only, then immediately get a 300 dollar bill from them on MyChart."
— Patient review for Jane Pauley Community Health Center (16th St)"The dental side is Unprofessional, unorganized, don't care about people well being. They called to cancel my appointment bc the dentist changed days. Told me I would receive a call for my care...never called me."
— Patient review for HealthNet People's Health & Dental Center"BEST EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD!!! I called ahead to set up an appointment with Dr. Xu and she was able to get me do my dentist check and wisdom tooth removal surgery the same day!! Very nice person and very gentle!!"
— Patient review for Indy Care DentalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Damien Center opens dental clinic on near east side — Aug 12, 2025
- Free dental services offered by Damien Center in INDY - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV | — Aug 12, 2025
- Hope Healthcare Services Relaunches Dental Program for Neighbors Without Insurance | Hope Healthcare Services — Feb 13, 2026
- Mirror Indy’s guide to low-cost healthcare in Indianapolis — Jul 6, 2026
- Anthem Invests $100,000 in Indianapolis free clinic network - Indianapolis Recorder — Jan 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More dental clinic clinics in Indianapolis
Dental services at Jane Pauley Community Health Center (JPCHC) in Indianapolis - What it is: A non-profit federally qualified health center offering comprehensive dental care as part of its primary healthcare services. - Services likely included: routine dental exams, cleanings, fillings, X-rays, preventive care, and dental treatments in a community health setting. - Organization context: JPCHC provides primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, and dental services across multiple central Indiana locations; accepts various insurances and offers sliding scale options. - Location: Headquarters and key Indiana locations in Indianapolis, plus additional sites in Anderson, Greenfield, and surrounding counties; main Indianapolis dental services available at JPCHC sites. - Access/help: Contact JPCHC for dental appointments, enrollment assistance, and language translation services. Main contact numbers include 844-266-5718 and 844-695-7242; email info@janepauleychc.org.
Gennesaret Free Clinics (GFC) offers a free dental clinic as part of its Indianapolis-based, nonprofit health services. Key details: - Free dental clinic component within a broader network of 8 medical clinics, 1 dental clinic, 1 mobile clinic, and 3 Health Recovery Homes (medical respite for homeless individuals). - Located in Indianapolis, IN (HQ: 615 N Alabama St, Indianapolis, IN 46204). - Founded in 1988; nonprofit organization with multiple contact numbers available. - Primary services: free healthcare across medical, dental, women's health, and recovery housing; no-cost dental care is included in their offerings. If you’re seeking a free dental appointment in Indianapolis, GFC is a relevant local option to contact through their main Indianapolis locations. To proceed, call the Indianapolis HQ or use the general contact numbers listed for scheduling and eligibility details.
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