Dental - Berks Community Health Center
Dental • Reading, PA • Since 2012 • 3 (BCHC at Penn Street, Rockland, Oakbrook) locations
About
Berks Community Health Center (Reading, PA) offers patient-centered, affordable primary care with a dedicated dental program. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center, it provides comprehensive dental services alongside medical care, emphasizing accessibility for all patients regardless of ability to pay. The center operates six locations in the Reading area, led by a team including Chief Dental Officer Malini Moni and other senior clinicians. Contact: 610-257-7151 or 610-988-4838. Website: berkschc.net.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
1110 Rockland Street, Reading, PA 19601
Phone
(484)772-1200
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Sliding Fee Discount Program available for dental services if not covered by insurance
Sliding Fee Discount Program, accepts insurance (implied), unavailable details
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Pricing
FAQs
What dental services are offered?
General dental care including preventive, restorative, and referrals to specialists.
What dental services are available?
Affordable dental services for children and adults, including cleaning, preventive care, annual exams, school exams, fillings, X-rays, fluoride treatment, extractions, and referral to specialists.
Where are the dental services offered?
BCHC Dental Services are offered at 1110 Rockland Street in Reading.
How can I make an appointment for dental services?
To make an appointment, please call Dental Services directly at (484)772-1200.
What are the available BCHC locations for dental care?
BCHC at Penn Street, BCHC at Rockland, BCHC at Oakbrook (addresses and hours listed as Mon-Fri 8 AM – 6 PM).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BerksConnect (Berks Community Health Center - Reading, PA 19602): 1.8 (73 reviews) (73)
- Yelp (BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - Reading): low rating shown; example complaint about billing (~$1,000) (not stated in snippet)
- BerksConnect (Berks Community Health Center at Oakbrook - Reading, PA 19611): 3.6 (128 reviews) (128)
- Yelp directory (Top 10 BEST Dentists in Reading, PA): 1.5 (2 reviews) shown for Berks Community Health Center (listing under Dentists) (2)
Patients praise
- Some reviewers describe a comforting/dedicated dental provider experience (e.g., dentist described as “very comforting, and helpful”).
- Some reviewers praise caring clinicians (e.g., Dr. Hernandez) and a generally clean/organized environment at Oakbrook.
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff/phone responsiveness and missed call-backs to schedule or follow up.
- Long waits, scheduling delays, and appointment management issues (e.g., booking errors/no-show charges/surprise billing referenced).
- Unprofessional or rude staff interactions and patients feeling belittled or humiliated.
- Problems with prescriptions/test results follow-through and repeated visits/delays.
"“Dentist was very comforting, and helpful.”"
— BerksConnect review highlights for Berks Community Health Center (Reading, PA 19602)"“This place is nothing but a billing trap… ended up with a bill close to $1,000.”"
— Yelp (BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER - Reading)"“Either do not answer the phone or put you on hold forever.”"
— localitybiz.com review excerpts (Northeast Reading / 1110 Rockland St)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Leadership & Staff Archive - Berks Community Health Center — Jul 10, 2026
- BCHC Announces Addition of New Dentist — Aug 15, 2025
- Providers Archive - Berks Community Health Center — Jul 10, 2026
- Community Newsletter — May 15, 2026
- Berks Community Health Center welcomes new dentist — Aug 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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