Our Mission

Improve the health and well-being of all populations in Mattapan and surrounding communities by providing exceptional comprehensive integrated health services.

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Call the Health Center for more information at 617.296.0061

Building Healthier Communities Since 1972

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Opening times

Opening times

Mon thru Thurs - 8.00 AM - 5.00 PM, Fri 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM, Closed on Weekends

Dental Health Providers

About Us

Who We Are

The mission of Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) is to improve the health and thereby help enhance the quality of life for all residents of Mattapan and surrounding communities by providing exceptional primary care and preventive health and social services.

Families and individuals in and around Boston have turned to the Mattapan Community Health Center for a wide array of healthcare services. Mattapan Community Health Center is a comprehensive health delivery organization that services individuals from Mattapan and its surrounding areas of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Hyde Park, as well as adjacent Boston suburbs like Brockton, Randolph, and Stoughton.

It is the only community health center in Mattapan and Hyde Park. Established in 1972 as the Avenue Neighborhood Health Center; it was incorporated in 1974 with its current name. Mattapan Community Health Center was independently licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and still remains so today. Its Board members represent communities served by the Health Center. The Senior Executive Team and the MCHC staff are diverse, dedicated, experienced professionals.

Zhen Ruan, RDH is a licensed dental hygienist. He has completed an accredited dental hygiene education program and is licensed by the state board of dental examiners to provide preventive care services under the supervision of a dentist. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene at Forsyth Dental of MCPHS University. As a dental hygienist, his goal is to provide quality health care services to patients and educate them on preventive dental care.

His services include performing routine prophylaxis, reviewing patient’s complaints, radiographs, periodontal charting, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instructions, and treatment planning. His services include polishing patients' teeth; removing hard and soft deposits from teeth; and using specialized tools to remove tartar, plaque, and stains. Performing extra- and intra-oral exams, periodontal, and dental exams. Conducting patient history reviews, Vital sign checks, Radiographs, and Risk Assessments. He has a special interest in providing periodontal treatment.

In Zhen’s off time, he enjoys playing tennis, reading, hiking with his dog, and biking. He looks forward to attending Yankee Dental every year for continuing education and to learn about new dental treatments, products, and services.