Finding Dental Care in Pennsylvania
Whether you're looking for dental care for yourself or someone else, the resources below can help. Explore the links to find dental care options, insurance information, and other helpful services offered throughout Pennsylvania.
Pop-Up Clinics and Events
Free dental care is available at pop-up clinics and dental events throughout Pennsylvania. Services and eligibility requirements vary by event. Care is often provided on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early.
What to Expect
- Care is often first come, first served
- Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance
- Services are free
- Available services vary by event
- Check the event website for current information before attending
Mission of Mercy Pennsylvania
Who it’s for: People unable to afford dental care.
What it offers: Free dental services for eligible individuals. Care is provided on a first come, first served basis, and lines may form hours in advance.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking dental care. There are no income or eligibility requirements.
What it offers: Free dental care provided on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking free dental care.
What it offers: Free dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and X-rays. Care is first come, first served, and lines may form hours in advance.
Pop-Up Clinics and Events
Free dental care is available at pop-up clinics and dental events throughout Pennsylvania. Services and eligibility requirements vary by event. Care is often provided on a first come, first served basis, so arrive early.
What to Expect
- Care is often first come, first served
- Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance
- Services are free
- Available services vary by event
- Check the event website for current information before attending
Mission of Mercy Pennsylvania
Who it’s for: People unable to afford dental care.
What it offers: Free dental services for eligible individuals. Care is provided on a first come, first served basis, and lines may form hours in advance.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking dental care. There are no income or eligibility requirements.
What it offers: Free dental care provided on a first come, first served basis until capacity is reached. Arrive early, as lines may form hours in advance.
Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinics
Who it’s for: Anyone seeking free dental care.
What it offers: Free dental cleanings, fillings, extractions, and X-rays. Care is first come, first served, and lines may form hours in advance.
Community Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics
Who it’s for: People looking for affordable health care in their community, including people with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, or no insurance.
What it offers: Community health centers provide health and dental care in urban and rural areas. Rural health clinics provide primary care in rural communities, and some also offer dental services. Services and fees vary by location.
Free and Charitable Clinics
Who it’s for: People who are uninsured, underinsured, or have difficulty accessing dental care.
What it offers: Free or low-cost dental services. Available services vary by clinic and by the county in which you reside.
Donated Dental Services
Who it’s for: Adults unable to afford dental care and are aged 65 or older, have a permanent disability, are a United States veteran, or need medically necessary dental treatment.
What it offers: Volunteer dental providers offer comprehensive dental treatment at no cost for eligible patients.
Dental Schools and Dental Hygiene Program Clinics
Who it’s for: Anyone looking for low-cost dental care.
What it offers: Dental care provided by students under the supervision of licensed dental professionals.
PA Navigate
Who it’s for: Individuals, families, caregivers, and organizations.
What it offers: A free online tool to find dental care and other community resources, including food, housing, transportation, and more.
Managed Care Organizations (Medicaid Health Plans)
Who it’s for: Individuals enrolled in Pennsylvania Medicaid.
What it offers: Member services can help individuals find dentists who participate with their Medicaid health plan.
Dental Coverage Through Pennie
Who it’s for: Pennsylvania residents in need of dental insurance.
What it offers: Options to purchase a standalone dental plan or add dental coverage to an existing health insurance plan.
PA Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Who it’s for: Children and teens under age 19 who qualify.
What it offers: Free or low-cost health insurance that includes dental coverage.
PA 211
Who it’s for: Anyone looking for local services and support.
What it offers: Free referrals to health care, food, housing, transportation, and other community resources.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Who it’s for: Eligible veterans.
What it offers: A locator tool to find nearby VA health care facilities and dental services.
School-Based Health Centers
Who it’s for: Students enrolled in participating schools.
What it offers: Health services that may include dental, medical, and behavioral health care.
American Dental Association (ADA)
Who it’s for: Anyone looking for a dentist.
What it offers: An online directory to search for dentists by location.
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