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Charter Oak Family Health Center

Charter Oak community health centre dental care on Grand Street, Frog Hollow, Hartford

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(860) 550-7500WebsiteUpdated Aug 30, 2026

About Charter Oak Family Health Center

Charter Oak Family Health Center is a dental practice on Grand Street in the Frog Hollow area of Hartford, Connecticut. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. Use this page to find contact information for Charter Oak Family Health Center and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Charter Oak Family Health Center is a dental practice on Grand Street in the Frog Hollow area of Hartford, Connecticut, offering general dentistry among its listed services. The practice is open seven days a week. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

General Dentistry

Business Hours

Monday(Today)
8:00 AM9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM12:00 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM12:00 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM2:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charter Oak Family Health Center located?
Charter Oak Family Health Center is a dental practice in Hartford, Connecticut (ZIP 06106).
What services does Charter Oak Family Health Center offer?
It is a general and family dentistry practice, providing exams, cleanings, and fillings along with restorative and cosmetic treatment.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The practice welcomes patients of every age, so a whole household can be seen at one office.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at Charter Oak Family Health Center?
You can contact Charter Oak Family Health Center directly from this page to ask a question or request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at Charter Oak Family Health Center covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Hartford.

Reviews

279 reviews

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A***1 week ago
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O***1 week ago

Idk this place should be shut down or get new employees these people dont even answer their phone calls NEVER!

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F***1 month ago

Very professional and promptly helped by the staff here. Even though the area around the location is rough the clinic itself is clean and up to par with every urgent care location you would expect.

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M***1 month ago

Bait and switch tactics. Promised the ability to pay out of pocket & provided pricing. Attend the actual appointment and I need proof of “unemployment” to qualify for self pay because they want to run my info through the insurance system to see if I qualify. Of course I qualify I can’t AFFORD it!!! Which is why I am choosing to self pay. Avoid this place and get quality care elsewhere.

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L***2 months ago

The clinic itself isn’t bad; the issue lies with some of the staff. One employee I encountered would use profanity in front of patients in the waiting area and often acted as if she were superior to everyone else. Her behavior was unprofessional and disrespectful. I try not to be too harsh, and I often wonder whether these issues stem from poor supervision or a lack of accountability. However, there is no excuse for treating patients with disrespect. At times, it felt as though some staff members looked down on people who were struggling financially, which is both disappointing and hypocritical. Unfortunately, the lack of professionalism and basic courtesy shown by certain employees left a very negative impression.

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T***4 months ago

Dental was supposed to send a referral to uccon for immediate surgery. Uccon never received it. Now charter oak dental will not answer any phones calls. Ive called 38 times in the past 5 days. This is ridiculous. Fire the secretary at this point. Is is inexperience or negligence?

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K***7 months ago

For a long time now, I and many other patients have been unable to reach this facility by phone. Calls repeatedly go unanswered, and there is no reliable way to speak to a staff member regarding appointments, documentation, or urgent questions. This is not an isolated incident. Numerous patients have reported the same exact problem in the Google reviews, and the pattern is very clear. This is extremely concerning for a healthcare provider. Patients depend on being able to communicate with their clinic, and the current situation makes it feel nearly impossible to get basic support or assistance. Do better.

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J***7 months ago

I go to the women's health office here. I love the office and the staff. The only reason I have 4 stars though is because it's rare to get someone to answer the phone and they don't have a voicemail because it's full. But any questions I have or meds that I need they are very helpful and it's nice that the staff remembers my name when I go

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D***10 months ago

Absolutely the worst experience. The nurse and receptionist were very kind. The doctor did not offer any actual help or any prescription for my pink eye. He did not give an exam. Unbelievable. I am glad to donate to the others but I was looking for actual medical attention and DID NOT revive any care. It’s urgent, but no care was provided.

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N***10 months ago

So many years, & this clinic is still pathetically unprofessional. It doesn't matter what department I try to call, no one there knows how to pick up the phone. I've been trying for days to call on behave of my mother just to reschedule an appointment, & to request refills, & I can't even get in touch with the operator. These people play with patients medical issues like it's a joke. The worst clinic I ever dealt with. I'll be transferring all her medical needs elsewhere.

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