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Low-cost and free dental clinics in Oakland, CA

These community health centers in Oakland provide dental care on a sliding scale, which means the fee is set by your income rather than your insurance.

12

charge on a sliding scale

12

accept Medicaid

12

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

12 centers in Oakland offering dental

1411 East 31st St. OA Wing, 1st Floor Rooms 12, 13, 19, 21A, 21C, 22-24, 26-28, 30-32
Oakland, CA 94602

510-437-4300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1411 E 31st St, Flat 2
Oakland, CA 94602-1018

510-437-4473

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1411 E 31st St
Oakland, CA 94602-1018

510-437-4800

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

345 9th St, Suite 302
Oakland, CA 94607-6523

510-986-6888

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

818 Webster St
Oakland, CA 94607-4220

510-986-6800

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1515 Fruitvale Ave
Oakland, CA 94601-2355

510-535-6300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7450 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94621-2806

510-430-9401

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

190 11th St
Oakland, CA 94607-4841

510-986-6830

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3451 E 12th St
Oakland, CA 94601-3463

510-535-3500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4881 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA 94609-2009

510-450-5806

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1926 E 19th St
Oakland, CA 94606-4126

510-535-2893

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

700 Adeline St
Oakland, CA 94607-2608

510-835-9610

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in Oakland?

12 of the 12 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in Oakland take Medicaid for dental care?

12 of the 12 centers listed accept Medicaid. 12 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for dental care in Oakland?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.