Low-cost or free dental clinics in Idaho.
Dental clinics across Idaho provide free or sliding-fee, income-based dental care for people who cannot afford private treatment, which can include low-income residents or those that lack insurance. Each clinic, or program for free dental services that is listed below operates independently and sets its own eligibility rules. In general, some form of preventative care is offered in ID with some centers providing emergency services. Find details below on Idaho nonprofit organizations, community health centers, and charitable dental providers located throughout the state.
Some locations focus on ongoing preventive care for adults or kids, such as cleanings, check-ups, fluoride and exams. Some of the clinics or volunteer dentists in ID may also provide restorative services including fillings, extractions, emergency dental treatment, dentures, or oral surgery. Availability may depend on income, residency, age, insurance status, or funding at the time of application.
Even if a clinic cannot meet your specific dental need, many locations can provide referrals including to medical or dental health centers in Boise. As the goal is to help the undeserved in Idaho, no matter their income, race or age, get the care they need. So a clinic can help people locate other free nonprofit dental providers, dental bill assistance programs or state-supported health programs, or in Idaho.
List of free dental care programs in Idaho
Statewide programs in Idaho for free or affordable dental services
Idaho Smiles is part of the state Medicaid benefit. The Idaho Smiles program provides dental benefits for all eligible Idaho Medicaid participants, which can help them save money and/or on occasion get free treatment. It is for both adults and children, through a statewide managed dental plan (MCNA Dental). Dial 855-233-6262
Idaho Community Health Center Association
The state has a network of federally qualified community health centers that offer dental services on a sliding fee scale, with some people getting free care (based on their income/asset). Other rates are adjusted by income for uninsured and underinsured patients. These centers (website: https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/providers/managed-care-providers/dental) serve communities across the state of ID and do not turn people away because of inability to pay for treatment.
The Idaho Dental LifeLine program may offer free care for adults, seniors and people in Idaho with a disability in partnership with local dentists. There are also referrals to other free clinics across the state. Medicaid is accepted and some payment plans may be offered for those who can pay some of the bills. More information is here: https://dentallifeline.org/idaho/.
Idaho State University (ISU) Dental Hygiene Clinics
ISU operates ongoing dental hygiene clinics, mostly in in Pocatello and Meridian Id, that provide low-cost preventive services, including check-ups, cleanings and more. There is also limited restorative care performed by supervised students. These ISU clinics (website https://www.isu.edu/clinics/dental-hygiene/) are not free but are significantly reduced-fee options for the community with details
Northern Idaho (Panhandle)
Marimn Health Dental Clinic (formerly Benewah). 1115 B St, Plummer ID 83851. Call 208-686-1110
Heritage Health Dental Clinic (formerly Dirne). 1090 W Park Pl, Coeur d'Alene ID 83814. Call 208-292-0697
For clients of this clinic that are struggling, they offer check ups, root canals, extractions, and other forms of free dental care. Health insurance is also accepted.
Kaniksu Community Health (formerly Boundary Regional). 6640 Kaniksu St, Bonners Ferry ID 83805. Call 208-267-1718
Call this center to learn about the various services they offer qualified patients. They may possibly be able to help with cleanings, extractions, sealants, and of course be able to refer individuals to other government programs and alternative care.
Southwest Idaho (the area around Boise and Treasure Valley)
Children's Free Dental Clinic. This is specifically for low-income elementary school children in the Boise/Meridian area. 3235 N Towerbridge Way, Suite 200, Meridian ID 83646. Call 208-888-7711
Low income and indigent elementary school children can get free dental care.
Terry Reilly - Canyon Dental Center. 11136 Moss Ln, Nampa ID 83651. Call 208-466-0515
It is widely recognized that strong oral care is important to an individuals overall health. This clinic focuses on helping the underserved in the Nampa ID community.
Terry Reilly - Melba Clinic & Dental. 150 2nd St, Melba ID 83641. Call 208-495-1011
Community Health Center of Owyhee (formerly Homedale Dental). 115 S Main St, Homedale ID 83628. Call 208-337-4383
This location is a great place to learn about options, resources, and services that are available to you for overall dental and health care.
Community Council of Idaho (Community Family Clinic). 317 Happy Day Blvd, Caldwell ID 83607. Call 208-454-1652
Low-income people in the area, including migrant and seasonal farm workers, can contact this Community Family Health/Dental Clinic for aid. It is for people with no or inadequate insurance, and who can't afford to pay the high priced resulting medical bills.
Adams County Health Center. 205 N Berkley, Council ID 83612. Call 208-253-6447
Valley Family Health Care. 1441 NE 10th Ave, Payette ID 83661. Call 208-642-9376
Health/dental clinic. Some of the services offered by dentists, doctors and other medical professionals are targeted specifically at the low income and people with no or limited health insurance. Call the facility to learn more, or to make an appointment.
Garden City Community Clinic. (Boise Area) 215 W 35th St, Garden City ID 83714. Call 208-336-8801
Glenns Ferry Health Center. 486 W 1st Ave, Glenns Ferry ID 83623. Call 208-366-7416
A health clinic for the Glenns Ferry region of Idaho. Numerous health, medical, and dental services are provided at the facility.
South Central & Eastern Idaho
Family Health Services - Twin Falls Dental. 826 Eastland Dr, Twin Falls ID 83301. Call 208-732-7447
The public, if income qualified, can get access to dental cleanings, services, check ups, and other forms of assistance. Help is offered at a reduced cost, and based on a sliding fee scale. Family Health Services offers other health care as well, but the dental services are fairly new and comprehensive.
Family Health Services - Burley Dental. 1309 Bennett Ave, Burley ID 83318. Call 208-678-0101
Health West Dental. 1000 N 8th Ave, Pocatello ID 83201. Call 208-232-3368
Grand Peaks Dental (formerly Upper Valley). 325 E Main St, Saint Anthony ID 83445. Call 208-624-2000
Federally qualified and partially funded dental care center. Do to the funding and grants they receive, they need to offer care on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away, and all are eligible to get help.
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