Practice profile

Geiger Gibson Community Health Center Dental

250 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125
Geiger Gibson Community Health Center Dental practice image
Harbor Health logo. Harbor Health operates Geiger Gibson Community Health Center. Credit: Harbor Health. Image: Geiger Gibson Community Health Center Dental

Practice overview

Geiger Gibson Community Health Center provides dental care at 250 Mount Vernon Street in Dorchester. Harbor Health operates the center. The dental department lists diagnostic exams, preventive cleanings, fillings, extractions, limited root canal procedures, crowns, dentures and partial dentures, and pediatric dentistry.

The center accepts MassHealth for all ages, Health Safety Net and most insurance plans. Uninsured patients can ask about a sliding fee scale based on household income and family size. Confirm the dentist’s participation in your particular insurance plan before treatment.

The location offers free parking and is near the JFK/UMass station. Spanish-language assistance is advertised. Call 617-288-1140 to ask about dental appointment availability and hours. Published health center opening hours may differ from the dental department’s appointment schedule.

Patients who need help getting to an appointment can ask the health center about transportation assistance when booking. The published TTY number is 617-533-2264. For questions about a dental bill, Harbor Health lists a separate dental billing line, 617-533-2360. Appointment changes should go through the health center at 617-288-1140.

Services described by the practice

  • Diagnostic exams
  • Preventive care (cleanings)
  • Restorative care (fillings)
  • Oral surgery (extractions)
  • Limited endodontic procedures (root canals)
  • Dentures and partials
  • Crowns
  • Pediatric dentistry

Published opening hours

  • Monday: Health center 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; confirm dental appointments
  • Tuesday: Health center 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; confirm dental appointments
  • Wednesday: Health center 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; confirm dental appointments
  • Thursday: Health center 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM; confirm dental appointments
  • Friday: Health center 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; confirm dental appointments
  • Saturday: Health center closed
  • Sunday: Health center closed

Call before visiting; holiday and urgent-care hours can change.

Insurance & payment information

  • MassHealth (all ages)
  • Health Safety Net
  • Most insurance plans
  • Sliding fee scale for uninsured patients

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish