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Low-cost and free dental clinics in Tacoma, WA

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

5

charge on a sliding scale

5

accept Medicaid

5

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.

5 centers in Tacoma offering dental

1148 Broadway, Suite 100
Tacoma, WA 98402-3518

253-597-4550

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405-3926

253-597-3813

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1708 E 44th St
Tacoma, WA 98404-4611

253-471-4553

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

3712 S Cedar St
Tacoma, WA 98409-5715

253-682-2860

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1112 S Cushman Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405-3631

253-593-2144

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free dental care in Tacoma?

5 of the 5 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 Tacoma take Medicaid for dental care?

5 of the 5 centers listed accept Medicaid. 5 also see patients with no insurance at all.

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

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.