Dental Clinics North – Affordable, Quality, Dental Services
Dentistry • Mackinaw City, MI • Since 1991
About
Dental Clinics North (DCN) is a nonprofit medical/dental provider with 12 offices across Northern Michigan, including a Harbor Springs HQ. Key points for your Mackinaw City query: - Mission: Promote optimal oral health in Northern Michigan through partnerships, innovation, and public dental health excellence. - Services: General dentistry and pediatric dentistry across a network of clinics (nonprofit healthcare provider). - Size & structure: About 19 employees; leadership includes Director of Operations and Director of HR. Active since 1991; private nonprofit status. - Locations: Multiple Michigan offices (e.g., Harbor Springs HQ; Gaylord, Alpena, Mancelona, East Jordan, and others). No explicit Mackinaw City address listed, but DCN serves Northern Michigan communities. - Patient care focus: Affordable dental services through a nonprofit model; engaged in community health efforts. - Accessibility: Central contact (phone: (877) 321-7070; email: webmaster@nwhealth.org) and a web presence at dentalclinicsnorth.org. If you’re specifically seeking affordable, quality dental care in Mackinaw City, DCN appears to be a regional nonprofit provider with a broader Northern Michigan footprint; direct confirmation of Mackinaw City offerings would require checking DCN locations or contacting them for enrollment/appointment details.
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
Full street address with ZIP not explicitly provided on the page excerpt; please refer to Locations & Hours page for exact address
Phone
877-321-7070
webmaster@nwhealth.org
Opening Hours
Locations & Hours information available on the site (see provided links)
Emergency Care
Emergency appointments are allowed and usually same day
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
State funded programs accepted; Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, Healthy Kids Dental, MI Child, Low Income, Uninsured and most insurances accepted
Credit card, Cash, Check, Financing not specified, Discounts for uninsured/new patients (up to 40% off first appointment), Exam and x-rays for $50 (additional discounts may apply based on income), Potentially other discounts; exact options not listed
Financing: New patient savings: over 40% off first appointment; exam and x-rays for $50
Savings plan: New patient savings offer; additional discounts may apply based on household income
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
New patient offer — $50 for exam and x-rays
FAQs
Do you accept most insurances?
Yes, including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, MIChild, and more.
What fees or discounts are available for new patients?
Don’t have dental insurance? New patient’s save over 40% on their first appointment! Schedule an exam and x-rays for $50! (Additional discounts may apply based household income).
How can appointments be scheduled?
Appointments can be scheduled by calling any of our locations. Text reminders and phone calls are made to keep patients up to date with their appointment.
Are emergency appointments available?
Emergency appointments ARE allowed and are usually taken the same day.
What programs are accepted for payment or insurance?
State funded programs are accepted at all of our Northern Michigan dental clinics, including Medicaid, Healthy Michigan Plan, Healthy Kids Dental, MI Child, Low Income, Uninsured, and most insurances.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Cheboygan location): 4.4 stars (218 reviews)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for friendly, caring doctors and staff in some instances
- Affordability and availability of sliding fee scales/programs for low-income patients
- Recognition as a necessary service for the community
- Some patients report efficient and professional care experiences
Common complaints
- Frequent appointment cancellations and long wait times between visits
- Reports of unprofessional, rude, or insensitive staff and dental assistants
- Concerns regarding quality of dental work, specifically with fillings and dentures
- Difficulties accessing emergency care despite initial promises
- Perceived lack of accountability or care when complications arise
"I had a terrible experience from the beginning... I should have known when the dentists assistant insulted me about my teeth... I bled for 2.5 days and got sick again... They didn't care."
— LocalityBiz Review for Petoskey/Harbor Springs location"I don’t normally even do reviews but I have to say this is one of the worst dentists as far as professionalism I have ever been to... The staff is very rude and often treats you like a second rate citizen..."
— LocalityBiz Review for Cheboygan location"Dr. Almansi is so sweet, caring, great bedside manners... Definitely recommend them."
— Birdeye Review for Cheboygan locationSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- DENTAL CLINICS NORTH - 810 S Main St, Cheboygan, Michigan — Jul 8, 2026
- Health department takes over Dental Clinics North operations - Worldnews.com — Jul 8, 2026
- Northern Michigan at crossroads for dental care | Opinion — Jul 7, 2026
- Alcona Health Center: Home — Jul 8, 2026
- UNITED WE SMILE: Local, state officials working to reopen dental clinic | Local News | record-eagle.com — Feb 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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