ORAL HEALTHCARE
Oral health is a vital part of overall health throughout the life cycle. Most people know that regular medical and dental check-ups are important. Yet many people cannot afford routine dental care because of fixed incomes or limited access to care. Poor oral health impacts overall health and increases the risk for chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease. Other challenges may include problems chewing, pain, limiting food choices and low self-esteem due to an unattractive physical appearance.
Healthy teeth are important to a child’s overall health. From the time a child is born, there are things that can be done to promote healthy teeth and prevent cavities.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one quarter of adults over the age of 65 have lost all of their teeth. Major barriers for the elderly obtaining proper dental services include lack of access to dental care and high costs.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are uniquely positioned to increase access to oral health services in the communities experiencing acute access problems. Dental care is part of the comprehensive services available at many of the FQHCs in New Jersey. The following list of Community Health Centers provide dental and oral health services:
NJ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS PROVIDE DENTAL & ORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Alliance Community Healthcare, Inc.
Jersey City, NJ | 201-451-6300
https://alliancech.org/ |
CAMcare Health Corporation
Camden, NJ | 856-583-2400
www.camcare.net |
Central Jersey Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ | 732-376-9333
https://cjmc.us/ |
Center for Health Education, Medicine, and Dentistry
Lakewood, NJ
| 732-364-6666
www.chemedhealth.org
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CompleteCare Health Network
Bridgeton, NJ | 856-451-4700
www.completecarenj.org
|
Eric B. Chandler Health Center
New Brunswick, NJ |
732-235-6700
https://rwjms.rutgers.edu/eric-b-chandler-health-center/english/overview |
Henry J. Austin Health Center
Trenton, NJ | 609-278-5900
www.henryjaustin.org |
Jewish Renaissance Foundation
Edison, NJ | 732-482-9600
https://jrfnj.org/ |
Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center
Newark, NJ | 1-800-734-7083
https://www.newarknj.gov/departments/healthcommunitywellness |
Metropolitan Family Health Network
Jersey City, NJ | 201-478-5800
metrofhn.com |
Monmouth Family Health Center
Long Branch, NJ | 732-413-2030
www.mfhcnj.org |
Neighborhood Health Services Corporation
Plainfield, NJ | 908-753-6401
https://www.nhscnj.org/ |
Newark Community Health Centers, Inc.
Newark, NJ | 1-800-994-6242
www.nchcfqhc.org |
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Health
Union City, NJ | 201-210-0200
www.nhcac.org |
Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc.
Lakewood, NJ | 732-363-6655
www.ohinj.org |
Paterson Community Health Center
Paterson, NJ | 973-790-6594
www.patersonchc.org
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Saint James Health (Pediatric Oral Healthcare Provider
Newark, NJ
| 973-789-8111
https://saintjameshealth.com/
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Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.
Hammonton, NJ
| 609-567-0200
www.sjfmc.org |
Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center
Asbury Park, NJ | 732-774-6333
https://vnachc.org
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Zufall Health Center
Dover, NJ | 973-328-3344
www.zufallhealth.org |
