Find Dental Care - Rhode Island Department of Health
Dental • Providence, RI
About
RIDOH (Rhode Island Department of Health) is the state health agency headquartered in Providence that oversees public health, medical licensing, and health-related services for Rhode Island residents. For dental care, RIDOH’s Office of Oral Health focuses on improving statewide oral health; the agency is actively recruiting a State Dental Director. If you’re seeking dental care resources in Providence, RIDOH can connect you with public health dental programs and guidance, and you can contact RIDOH directly for dental health services information at their Providence offices. Key contacts: - RIDOH main: health.ri.gov - General phone numbers (Providence area): 401-276-8046, 401-222-5960, 401-222-5600 If you want specific Providence dental care resources (federally funded programs, clinics, or low-cost options), I can pull the latest RIDOH dental program details for you.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, Central Falls, 1000 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863
Phone
(401) 729-5239
DOH.website@health.ri.gov
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Telehealth
not specified
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Community health centers provide services to those eligible for RIte Care, RIte Smiles, Medical Assistance; D-SNPs noted in highlights.
DHHS/Medicaid, Private pay, Insurance accepted is listed by site (not fully enumerated)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Is this list of providers endorsed by the Rhode Island Department of Health?
No. The Rhode Island Department of Health does not endorse any specific dental provider.
Do all dentists listed treat both adults and children?
The list includes dentists who may only treat children or have other limitations.
How can I find a dentist that accepts Medicaid/RIte Care?
Select "Find Provider" on the page; verify with the provider about coverage and wait times.
What are hours for Medicaid renewals?
Wait times may be longer during Medicaid renewals; hours listed are approximate regular hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Better Business Bureau (for a private practice): Not BBB Accredited (specific business profile, not agency-wide)
Patients praise
- Efforts by the Rhode Island Department of Health to support dental workforce expansion and address access gaps
- Opening of new pediatric and family dental centers to improve care capacity
- Use of community health workers to assist patients in navigating dental care and reducing missed appointments
Common complaints
- Significant challenges in finding dental providers who accept Medicaid due to low reimbursement rates
- Long wait times and difficulty accessing care for patients, especially those with special needs
- Shortage of dental providers leading to limited options for low-income and Medicaid-enrolled patients
"Providers are still hesitant to accept Medicaid, complaining about patients who are late to appointments or miss them altogether... But those patients may have unique situations, he added, such as a recent eviction that forces them into a different neighborhood where they're unfamiliar with bus routes."
— Sam Zwetchkenbaum, Dental Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health"Call it a crisis - the constant battle for Rhode Islanders to find a doctor and a dentist, especially for those who have special needs."
— Turn to 10 (WJAR) ReportSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- $7.9M awarded from environmental settlement to expand children’s dental care in Providence — Mar 17, 2026
- Four pediatric dental programs receive 6/10 settlement funds to provide care for Providence kids • Rhode Island Current — Mar 17, 2026
- Strengthening Rhode Island’s Medicaid Oral Health Workforce - CHCS Blog — Feb 10, 2026
- Funds from 6/10 Illegal Dumping Settlement to Go Toward Youth Dental Care - ecoRI News — Mar 18, 2026
- RI Foundation, Attorney General announce millions of dollars in dental grants - The Providence Community Health Centers, Inc — Mar 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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