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Low-cost and free dental clinics in Des Moines, IA

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

8

charge on a sliding scale

8

accept Medicaid

8

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.

8 centers in Des Moines offering dental

1200 University Ave, Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1447

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315-7236

515-242-7371

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2353 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50320-1109

515-248-1400

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 110A
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1850

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 105
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-262-0854

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave, Suite 120
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1500

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave, Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1850

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1200 University Ave STE 110B
Des Moines, IA 50314-2355

515-248-1595

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in Des Moines?

8 of the 8 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 Des Moines take Medicaid for dental care?

8 of the 8 centers listed accept Medicaid. 8 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.