GPHA - Snyder Avenue Dental Center

The GPHA Snyder Avenue Dental Center is a dental care facility operated by Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) serving patients in South Philadelphia from 640 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Snyder Avenue runs through the central section of South Philadelphia, accessible for patients from across the 19148 and 19145 zip codes and the broader South Philadelphia community.

As a component of the GPHA FQHC network, the Snyder Avenue Dental Center provides dental services on a sliding-fee scale based on household income, making care accessible to patients who may lack dental insurance coverage or face financial barriers to private dental practice services. The sliding-scale structure ensures that need rather than ability to pay determines access to dental care for South Philadelphia residents.

Dental services at the center include comprehensive oral examinations, professional cleanings, radiographic imaging, and restorative treatment including composite fillings for cavity care and extractions when necessary. GPHA's integrated care model allows for coordination between dental services and the primary care, behavioral health, and other health services available through the GPHA network, supporting whole-patient care for South Philadelphia residents.

Snyder Avenue at 640 in South Philadelphia is served by SEPTA bus routes and is within the catchment area of the Broad Street Line at Snyder station, making the center accessible by public transit from across South Philadelphia. The GPHA Snyder Avenue Dental Center is a community-focused dental resource for South Philadelphia patients who need accessible, affordable dental care through the Greater Philadelphia Health Action FQHC system in the 19148 zip code area.