Dental Services at RPHC

May saw the grand opening of the River People Health Center. The new center features a variety of services for seniors including a state-of-the-art dental clinic.

Stovall Clark, practice manager for the dental clinic, is proud of the new facility and the level of service provided.

“We currently have six dentists, four hygienists, a number of assistants and a full office staff. We provide comprehensive, compassionate and culturally respectful care,” said Clark. “Our goal is to get people the treatment they need. We work with all insurance companies and if someone is uninsured, our benefits coordinator will work to see what programs, such as AHCCCS, they may qualify for.”

The clinic is located in the Northeast corner of the second floor and features exam and treatment rooms with stateof-the-art equipment and serene views of the surrounding mountains.

Chief Dentist Leland Pond said comfort is a primary concern, especially for seniors. He encourages seniors and adults with physical and adaptive needs to come in and get comfortable with the clinic.

“We work with seniors to figure out their specific needs and to develop an individualized treatment plan that takes into account the medications they are taking, their physical condition and their level of anxiety with dental services,” said Dr. Pond.

The clinic also considers a patient’s mobility, level of comfort and need for assistance when providing care.

Dr. Pond also stressed prevention and early treatment.

“It’s important not to wait. Some con - ditions can become life-threatening if left untreated or require more complex procedures than if treated in the early stages,” cautioned Dr. Pond.

The clinic’s comprehensive dental services include:

• Checkups & Cleaning

• Fillings & Fluoride

• Endodontics/Root Canal

• Oral Surgery

• Dentures, Partials & Crowns

• Emergency Walk-In Treatment

The River People Health Center is located at the southwest corner of Country Club and McDowell Rd. For questions or to set up a dental appointment, call 480.278.7742.

If you do not have an existing chart with RPHC, please bring the following original required documents to your first appointment:

• Tribal ID, CIB and/or enrollment documents

• Social security card

• Private insurance card (if you have insurance)

Photocopies are not accepted. Originals only please.