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Low-cost and free dental clinics in San Diego, CA

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

22

charge on a sliding scale

22

accept Medicaid

22

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.

22 centers in San Diego offering dental

5454 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115-3621

619-515-2400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4725 Market St
San Diego, CA 92102-4715

619-515-2560

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, CA 92102-4541

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7808 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92111-1613

626-286-8700

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4065 3rd Ave
San Diego, CA 92103-2184

619-515-2545

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4074 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92105-1608

619-255-9155

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92105-1645

619-269-1267

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92105-1690

619-501-1235

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4060 Fairmount Avenue
San Diego, CA 92105-1608

619-280-4213

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

6973 Linda Vista Rd
San Diego, CA 92111-6342

858-279-0925

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1809 National Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113-2196

619-515-2300

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

4305 University Ave, Suite 150
San Diego, CA 92105-1690

619-280-2058

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3544 30Th Street
San Diego, CA 92104-4120

619-515-2424

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

10737 Camino Ruiz, Ste 140
San Diego, CA 92126-2371

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

10737 Camino Ruiz, Ste 235
San Diego, CA 92126-2375

858-578-4220

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

9855 Erma Rd STE 105-106
San Diego, CA 92131-3001

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

5296 University Ave, Suite F1
San Diego, CA 92105-2269

844-200-2426

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

7011 Linda Vista Road
San Diego, CA 92111-6307

858-279-9676

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3177 Ocean View Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92113-1498

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave, Ste 302
San Diego, CA 92114-3613

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

950 S Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114-6201

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

286 Euclid Ave
San Diego, CA 92114-3610

619-662-4100

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in San Diego?

22 of the 22 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 San Diego take Medicaid for dental care?

22 of the 22 centers listed accept Medicaid. 22 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.