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Dental Services
Our dental team prides itself on taking time to get to know every client beyond their teeth and gums. When you and your family visit us, we will work closely with you to create a plan that perfectly fits your needs, budget, lifestyle, and goals.
Thanks to advances in dental technology and the friendly, personal attention provided by our team, our general dentistry treatments are comfortable, stress free, and incredibly effective. We’ll ensure your pain is relieved, problems are resolved, and the health of your smile improves.
Great dental health is the result of early detection and preventive treatments. It’s never too late to develop a relationship with your dental team and get the care you need!
General Services
- Restorative, fillings, crowns, full and partial dentures
- Oral surgery, extractions, minor surgery
- Preventive care, exams, cleanings, sealants, health maintenance
- Dental health promotion
- Root canal therapy
- Emergency care
- Complex procedures requiring a dental specialist are available via referral.
- Eligible Indian clients between 6 – 17 years of age can access a one-time benefit payment toward the cost of orthodontic care through our Orthodontic Financial Assistance (OFA) program. To be eligible, patients must meet requirements set by the UIHS Board of Directors. Please call us to find out more details about our OFA program at (707) 825-5040.
Dental Clinics
Potawot Health Village
1600 Weeot Way
Arcata, CA 95521
For an Appointment Call
(707) 825-5000
Howonquet
Smith River Clinic
Smith River Clinic
Hop'-ew Puel
Klamath Clinic
Klamath Clinic
241 Salmon Avenue
Klamath, CA 95548
For an Appointment Call:
(707) 825-3990
Weitchpec Health Village
at Libby Haripop Nix Community Center
at Libby Haripop Nix Community Center
Dental services
2nd and 4th Wednesday: 9:30am-3pm.
For an Appointment Call:
(530) 625-4300
Da’bouruk Dental Clinic
Scheduling Appointments
Communicating with you, our patient is so important to timely care. We appreciate your loyalty to us as your dental care provider. When you schedule an appointment, we will reserve the required treatment room, equipment, and dental team to perform your dental treatment. Your scheduled appointment is time set aside for you and only you. (Excluding emergencies or other extenuating circumstances not within our control).
Below are important parts of our policy to remember:
Appointment Confirmation Reminder: For your convenience, as a reminder, we will notify you
one or two days before your scheduled appointment time.
Timely Cancellation: If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment you must call our dental front office team and give them a minimum of 24 hours notice. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be considered a missed appointment.
On Time Arrival: If you are more than 10 minutes late for your scheduled appointment our front office team may need to reschedule you for another time.
Opportunities: You can contact our dental front office if you have a transportation issue, need an extra reminder to keep your scheduled appointment time, or reschedule your appointment.
Please remember that scheduling your appointment is based on appointment availability and the provider’s availability.
Not Showing for Appointments: If you have missed 3 scheduled appointments in a 12 month period, you will only be eligible to be seen for Same Day Dentistry (SDD).
Same Day Dentistry
Advances in dentistry allow us to help our patients more quickly and effectively than ever. If you are in pain or have a dental emergency, we are just a phone call away from helping you receive the dentistry you need right now.
We are excited to announce that Same Day Dentistry will be offered at our new dental site in Eureka, Da’bouruk starting in February & also in Smith River, at Howonquet.
Where and when are days and times is Same Day Dentistry Offered?
- Mondays in Eureka at Da’bouruk – Starting in February
- Tuesday through Friday in Arcata at Potawot Health Village – Starting in February
- Tuesday’s & Thursdays in Smith River at Howonquet – Starting in February
We offer a four-hour block of time that alternates between AM and PM for you to access Same Day Dentistry.
Eureka – Da’bouruk
PM appointments are available in Eureka, at Da’bouruk on Mondays
Call first for appointment availability
Check in between 1:00pm – 1:30pm
525 7 th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 296-2525
Arcata – Potawot Health Village
AM appointments are available in Arcata, at Potawot Health Village on Thursdays
Call first for appointment availability
Check in between 8:00am – 8:30am
PM appointments are available in Arcata, at Potawot Health Village on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday’s
Call first for appointment availability
Check in between 1:00pm – 1:30
1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 825-5040
Smith River- Howonquet
PM appointments are available in Smith River, at Howonquet on Tuesday & Thursdays
Call first for appointment availability
Check in between 1:00pm – 1:30pm
501 North Indian Road, Smith River, CA 95567
(707) 487-0215
Who can be seen for Same Day Dentistry?
Patients who are in pain, swollen, have discomfort or have a dental emergency can be seen.
In what order will I be seen by the dental provider once I am triaged?
Patients will be seen by the dental provider based on the severity of each patient’s dental condition.
How can I receive an appointment for Same Day Dentistry?
AM patients must check in between 8:00am and 8:30am. PM patients must check in between 1pm and 1:30pm.
After I have checked in for Same Day Dentistry. How soon can I be seen by a provider?
Once checked in by our dental front office you will receive a triage assessment from one of our dental team members. This assessment will include the patient’s chief complaint,
the location of the pain, and symptoms you are experiencing and any necessary x-rays
After Hours Care
If you have an emergency after clinic hours, on holidays, or on weekends call:
Arcata, Klamath, Weitchpec, and Smith River: (707) 825-5000
Keeping, Canceling or Missing Appointments
Allow 20 minutes to update any required paperwork and check-in prior to your scheduled appointment.Dental Services requires a legal guardian to accompany and remain present during appointments for minors (under the age of 18 years). Legal guardians are asked to complete a medical history, sign legal consent, and complete any necessary paperwork at each and every minor client’s appointment.
We understand that situations may come up in today’s busy world that are beyond client control. Time, trained staff, and equipment are reserved for each procedure. Missed appointments add to the cost of care when reserved treatment rooms are left empty.
*Please call at least twenty-four hours in advance if you are unable to keep your scheduled appointment.*
Adult No Cavity Club
We are announcing a No Cavity Club for our adults! Adult patients ages 12 and up who have a scheduled appointment for a prophy/exam and/or a periodic/comprehensive exam, and they are cavity free, will be entered into a monthly drawing for an electric toothbrush.
Dental Services will be offering each patient who attends their scheduled appointment a raffle ticket for a special prize.
Check in for your scheduled appointment at the dental front office window and receive a raffle ticket. You will be asked to place your contact information on the raffle ticket and drop it in our raffle box at our front desk to be entered into our monthly drawing.
Our Dental Home Model of Care
At UIHS Dental Services, we are committed to providing care through a Dental Home model, where every client has an ongoing relationship with a trusted dental care team focused on long-term oral health.
Our Dental Home approach ensures that care is not limited to individual visits, but is coordinated, continuous, and centered around each client’s needs over time.
What the Dental Home Means for You
Ongoing Relationship with Your Dental Team
You are cared for by a consistent dental team who understands your oral health history and ongoing needs.
Comprehensive Care
We provide preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to support your overall oral health—not just urgent care.
Coordinated Treatment Planning
Your care is planned and managed across visits, including referrals when specialty care is needed, ensuring nothing is missed.
Access to Care When You Need It
Focus on Prevention and Education
We partner with you to prevent dental disease through education, early detection, and regular care.
Complete and Connected Care
Your dental records and treatment plans are maintained in a centralized system, so your care team has the full picture at every visit.
Our Commitment
We are committed to making your dental care seamless, coordinated, and focused on your long-term health. Our goal is to ensure every client has a “dental home” where care is consistent, accessible, and centered around you.
