Cooperative Health to Open New Columbia Dental Office January 11th

Columbia, SC– Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center (dba Cooperative Health) is pleased to announce the expansion of dental services in Columbia. On Monday, January 11, 2021, Cooperative Health will open Cooperative Health Dental at its James E. Clyburn campus, located at 4605 Monticello Road, Building C.

A 2,000 square foot state-of-the-art practice, Cooperative Health Dental will offer oral health services (routine exams, teeth cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns and bridges, periodontal gum therapy, and sealants) to persons of all ages Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Insured, uninsured, and/or underinsured patients are all welcome. A sliding fee scale (the Good Samaritan Plan) is available for all patients. All forms of insurance are accepted including Tricare, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Located in Cooperative Health’s founding zip code of 29203, Cooperative Health Dental addresses the need for comprehensive oral health services and education in the Eau Claire community. Its location is within a multi-disciplinary practice setting at the Clyburn campus which includes primary care, behavioral health, internal medicine, a walk-in clinic, and pharmacy services.

“Good oral health is an integral component of a person’s overall health and quality of life. This new dental access point will serve low-income and underserved individuals who traditionally do not seek oral health services due to socioeconomic factors. Cooperative Health Dental’s integration into the Clyburn campus enables us to further deliver comprehensive care that addresses nearly all patient needs,” said Peatra Cruz, Chief Organizational Development Officer.

Cooperative Health Dental’s lead provider is Dr. Kimberly Smith, who has practiced dentistry for 16 years. She received a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University and is a member of the American Dental Association, South Carolina Dental Association, and the Greater Columbia Dental Association.

Cooperative Dental is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (803) 356-7102.

About Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center (dba Cooperative Health)

Founded in 1981, Cooperative Health is an independent nonprofit organization providing primary care services with the aim of improving the lives of the patients we serve. In 2019, Cooperative Health provided health care services to more than 61,000 patients throughout the Midlands of South Carolina. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we are located throughout medically underserved areas in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, and Newberry counties, and recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. Cooperative Health offers comprehensive services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral medicine, dental, pharmacy, orthopedics, and podiatry

 

Contact: Peatra Cruz

Chief of Organizational Development and Communications

pcruz@cooperativehealth.org