Dental

Our dental team prides itself on taking time to get to know every client beyond their teeth and gums. When you and your family visit us, we will work closely with you to create a plan that perfectly fits your needs, budget, lifestyle, and goals.

Thanks to advances in dental technology and the friendly, personal attention provided by our team, our general dentistry treatments are comfortable, stress free, and incredibly effective. We’ll ensure your pain is relieved, problems are resolved, and the health of your smile improves.

Great dental health is the result of early detection and preventive treatments. It’s never too late to develop a relationship with your dental team and get the care you need!

National Dentist’s Day

Dental Assistance Recognition Week

Dental Services features a broad range of general family dentistry procedures:

Restorative, fillings, crowns, full and partial dentures
Oral surgery, extractions, minor surgery
Preventive care, exams, cleanings, sealants, health maintenance
Dental health promotion
Root canal therapy
Emergency care
Complicated procedures such as extensive oral surgery are available through arrangements with outside specialists.
Eligible Indian clients between 6 – 17 years of age can access a one-time benefit payment toward the cost of orthodontic care through our Orthodontic Financial Assistance (OFA) program. To be eligible, patients must meet requirements set by the UIHS Board of Directors. Please call us to find out more details about our OFA program at (707) 825-5040.

Scheduling Appointments

Please call to schedule an appointment.

Same Day & Emergency Appointments

Dental Services same day appointments are available for clients experiencing dental emergencies, dental pain, tooth sensitivity, swelling, and/or uncontrolled bleeding. Clients must call first to be triaged. Calling helps us to determine the client’s need and time allowance.

If clients are unable to receive dental treatment at a same day/emergency appointment, clients may be rescheduled to have a dental procedure completed at a different time.

After-Hours Care

If you have an emergency after clinic hours, on holidays, or on weekends call:

Arcata, Klamath and Weitchpec: (707) 825-5000

Smith River: (707) 487-0215

Keeping, Canceling or Missing Appointments

Keeping appointments avoids compromising care. Arriving 10 or more minutes late to any scheduled appointment time may be cause for rescheduling if there is insufficient time for planned treatment.

Allow 20 minutes to update any required paperwork and check-in prior to your scheduled appointment.Dental Services requires a legal guardian to accompany and remain present during appointments for minors (under the age of 18 years). Legal guardians are asked to complete a medical history, sign legal consent, and complete any necessary paperwork at each and every minor client’s appointment.

We understand that situations may come up in today’s busy world that are beyond client control. Time, trained staff, and equipment are reserved for each procedure. Missed appointments add to the cost of care when reserved treatment rooms are left empty.

*Please call at least twenty-four hours in advance if you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment.*

Providers

Dental Services is staffed with six full-time dentists and two part-time dentists, in addition to one full-time dental hygienist and two part-time dental hygienists.

Potawot Health Village in Arcata has four full-time dentists and one part-time dentist. Limited services in Weitchpec and Klamath are provided by our providers from Potawot in Arcata.

Potawot also has one part-time dental hygienist & one full-time dental hygienist

Xaa-wan-k’wvt Health Clinic in Smith River has two full-time dentists and one part-time dentist and one part-time dental hygienist.

List of Providers