Dental Services
For emergencies, please call 907-662-2462 or 1-800-478-7425.
Who We Are
The dental clinic operates as a comprehensive dental facility within the Yukon Flats Health Center in Fort Yukon. Our team includes:
- One Dentist
- One Dental Health Aide Therapist (DHAT)
- Dental Assistants
Provider Capabilities
Dentist: Diagnoses disease and performs fillings, root canals, crowns, and surgical procedures.
DHAT: Focuses on preventive care including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, routine extractions, and stainless steel crowns.
Dental Services Offered
Our clinic provides comprehensive dental care including:
- Routine cleanings
- Crowns
- Fillings
- Surgical procedures
Additional Services
Additional services such as crowns, bridges, dentures, prosthetics, certain root canials, and braces are available at reduced costs to beneficiaries, as Indian Health Services doesn’t fully cover these procedures.
Special Services
- Sliding fee scale based on income
- Free dentures for patients 65 and older
Emergency Care
Walk-in emergencies are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Yukon Flats Health Center in Fort Yukon.
Preventive Care
We emphasize preventive dental care through:
- Regular dental exams
- Professional cleanings
- Fluoride treatments
- Dental education
- Pediatric “happy visits” to build positive associations with dental care