Free or low cost dental care in Kansas.
Free and low-cost dental clinics in Kansas may help low-income households, uninsured residents, and others who struggle to afford either routine or emergency dental care. Most community health centers / clinics require patients to meet guidelines around income and/or lack of insurance, though some offer reduced-cost services regardless of insurance status. Find a list of dental assistance programs in Kansas below, including clinics, health centers and volunteer organizations options.
While the exact type of dental services available to a patient varies, as due the hours and qualifications to get free or low-cost care, dental assistance may include emergency extractions, exams, cleanings, X-rays, root canals, and limited restorative care for adults and children. Some locations focus only on urgent or preventive care, while others provide ongoing treatment through sliding-scale fees or charitable programs. Not every patient will qualify, however other direct aid can be arranged by dental bill payment assistance programs.
Many Kansas dental clinics are funded through a variety of means. This can include one or more of the following, including federal grants, charitable donations, or volunteer dentist type programs. The names of the centers that offer services may also vary, include Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, county health departments, or dental charities.
Statewide dental assistance programs in Kansas
A list of the statewide and regional (scroll down the page) dental clinics and organizations that help low-income resident is below. Of course when it comes to free dental services, or even very low-cost treatment, availability varies by location, capacity, insurance status and funding among other factors.
Donated Dental Services (DDS) offers free care to a subset or qualified residents in Kansas. This includes older adults / seniors over the age of 65, people with a permanent disability and those who are very special dental needs, such as infections. The main website is https://dentallifeline.org/Kansas/ or call 785-273-1900.
Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) is a free dental event that takes place, on occasion, in different parts of the state. Anyone can get free basic dental care, such as cleanings and exams. In some cases more advanced care can be offered for free, such as extractions, root canals or cavity fillings with details here https://www.ksdentalfoundation.org/.
Kansas Dental Association has a list of free or low-cost resources. The website (https://www.ksdental.org/for-the-public/comprehensive-dental-resources) lists programs for people on Medicaid, including dentists that accept it for payment. There are also listed rural dental centers that operate on a sliding fee scale, community health centers that offer services and more.
Northeast Kansas (Kansas City, Topeka and Manhattan)
JayDoc Free Clinic - 340 SW Blvd, Kansas City KS 66103. Call 913-387-1202
The income based clinic may offer free dental care, referrals and assistance with oral hygiene needs to income qualified people. They also help migrant workers and the uninsured along with the low income on Medicaid or Medicare. Get everything from basic restorative dentistry (filling, affordable dentures, etc.) to oral cancer screenings, emergency surgery, free mouth guards and more.
Swope Health West (Wyandotte) - 4835 State Ave, Kansas City KS 66102. Call 816-922-7600
Get free or low-cost dental exams and teeth cleaning service. The center provides care on an ability to pay basis. The uninsured and low income can inquire into sliding fee payment plans or free dental exams.
Marian Dental Clinic - 3164 SE 6th Ave, Topeka KS 66607. Call 785-233-2800
The clinic attempts to serve patients regardless of income when capacity allows, though services may be limited due to demand and funding. Learn about payment plans for dental treatment, pharmacy services, dental implants, fluoride treatment and more.
Shawnee County Health Department (10th St. Clinic) - 2115 SW 10th Ave, Topeka KS 66604. Call 785-251-5600
The public health department assists people in the county. The unemployed, indigent and uninsured families (or individuals) can get very basic types of medical and/or dental care. It ranges from immunizations to basic dental work, cleanings from volunteer dentists who donate their time and other free or affordable services.
Konza Prairie Community Health Center (Manhattan) - 222 N 6th St, Manhattan KS 66502. Call 785-320-7134
This location supports members of the Manhattan KS community. Call for information on assistance programs and/or any free dental care services available or qualified for. Get teeth cleanings, root canal therapy, free X-rays and other care from volunteer dentists and their staff. They are a government approved rural health care community clinic.
Konza Prairie Community Health Center (Junction City) - 361 Grant Ave, Junction City KS 66441. Call 785-238-4711
A sliding fee scale and/or limited charity care is in place. Some of the care available includes cleanings, lab work, x-rays, dentures for older adults, and more.
Wichita and South Central Kansas
Hunter Health (Central Clinic) - 527 N Grove St, Wichita KS 67214. Call 316-262-2415
Sliding fee, or free, fillings, cleanings, oral cancer checks and more are offered by the non-profit clinic to patients that qualify. They have payment plans and arrange care on an ability to pay basis as part of a Federally Qualified Health Center.
GraceMed Health Clinics - 1150 N Broadway, Wichita KS 67214. Call 316-866-2000
They have multiple dental centers, for free or income qualified care to those who qualify, in Wichita, Topeka, and McPherson Kansas.. As an example, one location is at Helen Galloway Clinic, which is at 1122 N Topeka St, Wichita KS 67214. Call 316-866-2000
CenterWell Senior Primary Care (formerly Center for Health & Wellness) - 2402 E 13th St N, Wichita KS 67214. Call 316-867-6444
PrairieStar Health Center - 2700 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson KS 67502. Call 620-663-8484
Preventive income-based dental care for children, income qualified adults as well as uninsured patients. Call for details on if qualified for cleanings, fluoride treatments, or get referrals.
Southeast Kansas
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (Pittsburg Main) - 3011 N Michigan St, Pittsburg KS 66762. Call 620-231-9873
This dental and health center can provide high quality as well as low cost, affordable medical, dental and mental health services to individuals and families in the community regardless of an individuals ability to pay for their bills.
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (Iola Clinic) - 2051 N State St, Iola KS 66749. Call 620-380-6600
Volunteer dentists give care. Income-based or free professional cleaning, comprehensive exams, teeth cleanings and other free or sliding fee care is offered.
Flint Hills Community Health Center (Lyon County) - 420 W 15th Ave, Emporia KS 66801. Call 620-342-4864
Central and Western Kansas
Salina Family Healthcare Center - 651 E Prescott Rd, Salina KS 67401. Call 785-826-9017
A non-profit, FQHC health care center. Will accept Medicaid and other government insurance plans. The center also offers it own basic programs and gives, as needed, referrals to free charitable dental care on a sliding fee scale as well. Get X-Rays, fluoride treatment, wisdom teeth removal and other care for the low-income and/or unemployed.
First Care Clinic - 105 W 13th St, Hays KS 67601. Call 785-621-4990
A non-profit, federal government qualified community health center. Helps the low income and uninsured in the community.
Heart of Kansas Family Health Care - 1905 19th St, Great Bend KS 67530. Call 620-792-5700
Genesis Family Health (formerly Mexican American Ministries) - 2510 N Henderson Dr, Garden City KS 67846. Call 620-272-0570
Some programs and care is on a sliding fee scale, and some may be free. Offer cleanings, referrals, check ups, and other assistance. Charitable dental care as well as charity care is offered.
Dental Hygiene School Clinics in KS
These locations provide low-cost care to people, with all students supervised by professionals. These clinics provide basic preventative care such as teeth cleanings, X-rays, and exams.
Wichita and South Central locations are as follows.
- Wichita State University Dental Hygiene Clinic 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita KS 67260. Call 316-978-3603
- Johnson County Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park KS 66210. Call 913-469-3889
Central and Western Kansas
- Flint Hills Technical College Dental Hygiene Clinic 3301 W 18th Ave, Emporia KS 66801. Call 620-341-1364
- Colby Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic 1255 S Range Ave, Colby KS 67701. Call 785-460-5438
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