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Low-cost and free dental clinics in Washington, DC

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

15

charge on a sliding scale

15

accept Medicaid

15

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.

15 centers in Washington offering dental

4 Atlantic St SW
Washington, DC 20032-2350

202-232-7356

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2155 Champlain St NW
Washington, DC 20009-2795

202-232-9022

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1901 E St SE
Washington, DC 20003-2528

202-698-0400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

100 Gallatin St NE
Washington, DC 20011-7533

202-483-8196

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Kenilworth

FQHC

1627 Kenilworth Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019-2010

202-803-2340 x32340

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2333 Ontario Rd NW
Washington, DC 20009-2627

202-483-8319

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3912 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20011-5861

202-483-8196

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3946 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019-2661

202-469-4699 x20238

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

765 Kenilworth Ter NE
Washington, DC 20019-1898

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

60 O St NW
Washington, DC 20001-1259

202-797-8806

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

850 Delaware Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024-4208

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1100 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20003-3326

202-715-7900

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3020 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20009-6837

202-469-4699

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1525 14th St NW
Washington, DC 20005-3706

202-745-7000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1201 Sycamore Dr SE
Washington, DC 20032-5956

202-745-7000

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in Washington?

15 of the 15 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 Washington take Medicaid for dental care?

15 of the 15 centers listed accept Medicaid. 15 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.