Mercy Health Center Dental Clinic

767 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA - 30606

706-425-9445

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About This Clinic

Clinic that provides Dental Care, Specialty Care and Primary care.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Wednesday 9am - 12 noo, Friday 9am - 2pm

The Georgia Volunteer Health Care Program partners with free clinics and service providers across the state to make health care services more accessible to low-income Georgia residents. To access care, please contact a participating clinic in your area from the list below and request information on patient eligibility and available services.

 

 
How do I schedule an appointment?
In order to schedule a new patient appointment, patients must call 706-425-4044 on Tuesdays from 4pm-5pm. Appointments are scheduled every Tuesday based on availability. Patients are seen by appointment only and no walk-ins are accepted.
Any person interested in scheduling a dental appointment must first become a medical patient by calling the appointment line on Tuesdays. Once you schedule your first medical visit you will be given information on how to schedule a dental appointment. Our dental services are limited to extractions, cleanings and fillings. We do not provide emergency dental care.
Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible for services, patients must be completely uninsured, at or below 150% of the Federal poverty level, and a resident in one of the following counties: Clarke, Barrow, Jackson, Madison, Oconee or Oglethorpe.
What documentation is required?
    Picture Identification
    Proof of income, such as paystubs or a notarized letter
    Proof of residency, such as a letter with a recent date, name and address, or a lease agreement
Are there any fees?
Services are provided free of charge, although every patient is given the opportunity to contribute to their care either through financial donations or volunteering.
I am a current patient. How do I make another appointment?
Mercy’s office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Clinic hours extend until 8pm T/W/Tr. If you are an existing patient, please call during office hours to schedule an appointment.



Service Area

Athens


2026 US Federal Poverty Guidelines

for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia

Persons in family / household Poverty guideline
1 $15,960
2 $21,640
3 $27,320
4 $33,000
5 $38,680
6 $44,360
7 $50,040
8 $55,720

For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.

About Free & Low-Cost Dental Clinics

Across the United States, free and low-cost dental clinics play a vital role in making oral healthcare reachable for everyone. Supported by government funding, non-profit organisations, and charitable contributions, these clinics deliver essential dental treatment to those who need it most — including uninsured individuals, low-income families, children, seniors, and people receiving government assistance.