You do NOT necessarily have to seek services only in the County you live in! You can live in Washtenaw County for instance, and take advantage of programs in Detroit! Also if you have children, please see the Children's Dental Resource page as there are other programs just for them.
Federal Funded Programs
Click on "finding dental care".
OR
Federally-funded health centers provide low-cost dental exams to people based on financial need.
Age, income and other restrictions may apply.
Michigan Dental Association
Second Chance At Life Inc.
32591 Judy Drive
Westland MI 48185 (If you are a pre-transplant patient, be sure to check
Now accepting applications for grants of $100 to $1,000.
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES -
You must be a Michigan Resident
You must be an organ transplant recipient
You must prove evidence of financial need
You must be 18 years or older
DENTAL ASSISTANCE:
Please submit a completed application to your social worker for consideration.
Dental assistance for pre-transplant candidates ONLY.
Southwest Health Center
27690 Van Dyke, Suite B
Warren, MI 48093
Phone: 586-465-9152
Website:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Appointments only, no walk-ins.
The Macomb County Health Department's dental clinic provides preventive
and restorative treatment for low-income children (age 3 and older) and adults
who are residents of Macomb County. The dental clinic accepts Medicaid under
the age of 21. The fees charged are reduced in comparison to private practice.
The dental clinic is staffed by licensed dentists and hygienists.
St. Vincent dePaul / Van Elslander Family Center
3000 Gratiot
Detroit MI 8207
Phone: 313-393-3009
Open the first three Tuesdays of every month. For adults without insurance
who come to the center between 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for an evaluation and
appointment. No cleanings can be done at this time. Call the above number
to leave a message.
Detroit East Side Community Dental Clinic JUST ADDED 11/30/2013
The Samaritan Center
5555 Conner Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48213
Phone: 313-579-4100 Dental Appointments call: 877-313-6232
We accept:
Adults (age 21 and over) on Medicaid
Children on Medicaid and MI Child
Low-income, uninsured individuals whose income is below 200% of the Federal poverty
level at reduced fees
Services include, but are not limited to:
Oral exam/Cleaning/Fluoride treatment
Fillings and crowns
Tooth removal
Tooth replacement including dentures and partial dentures
Emergency treatment
Root canals
Michigan Community Dental Clinics, Inc. (MCDC), in coperation with the Detroit Department
of Health & Wellness Promotion, is accepting NEW PATIENTS at the Detroit East Side Dental
Clinic at the Samaritan Center.
ALSO
CONNECTED
WITH:
Michigan Community Dental Clinics Inc.
One Water Street Suite 200 (Administrative office)
Boyne City MI 49710
Phone: 231-547-7638
Serves adults & children covered by Medicaid, Healthy Kids Dental and MIChild as well as
low-income uninsured patients throughout the state of Michigan in 21 clinics!
AND
Community Dental Clinic of St. Clair County
3037 Electric
Port Huron MI 48060
Phone: 810-984-5197
SMILES FOR LIFE
The National Smiles for Life campaing is usually held in the month
of June each year. As part of the program, patients can have their
teeth whitened at a reduced price and all the proceeds benefit
charities that help children. To find a participating dental office,
please check the website above!
CHASS (Community Health & Social Services Center)
Southwest Clinic
5635 W. Fort Street
Detroit MI 48209-3154
Phone: 313-849-3920
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CHASS Midtown Center
7436 Woodward Ave.
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-556-9907
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Western International High School Health Center
1500 Scotten
Detroit MI 48209
Phone: 313-849-5504
Free and low-cost primary care medical services in both English and Spanish for all ages,
whether uninsured or those with Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance. Offers primary
care and dentistry, mental health services, a domestic violence program and nutrition classes.
National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
Phone: 303-534-5360
For those who are disabled.
Arab American Chaldean Council
Administrative Office:
28551 Southfield Road
Lathrup Village MI 48076
Phone: 248-559-1990
Medical Clinic:
16921 W. Warren
Detroit MI 48228
Phone: 313-846-8156
Covenant Community Care
559 West Grand Blvd.
Detroit MI 48216
Phone: 313-554-1095
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1700 Waterman
Detroit MI 48209
Phone: 313-841-1699
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5716 Michigan Ave.
Detroit MI 48210
Medical Phone: 313-554-11095
Dental Phone: 313-554-3880
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27776 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak MI 48076
Phone: 248-556-4900
Western Wayne Family Health Center
26650 Eureka
Taylor MI 48180
Phone: 734-941-4991
A new health center opened for uninsured and underinsured clients. Offers primary and dental
care. This clinic will serve only those in Taylor, Romulus and Brownstown and Huron townships.
NOTE: The dental clinic is not yet opened and dental patients will be sent to their Inkster location
for treatment.
Inkster Location:
2500 Hamlin Ct.
Inkster MI 48141
Phone: 734-561-5100
Give Back A Smile Program (GBAS)
Phone: 800-773-GBAS (4227)
A program of the National Humanitarian Project of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACO)
and the AACD Charitable Foundation for domestic or sexual abuse survivors. Injuries to the
front teeth and \ or supportive structures of the front teeth can receive complete construction, cosmetic & reconstruction dental care. Care is provided by volunteer dentists.
Dental Treatment Fund for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Michigan Dept. of Community Health DFCH-Oral Health
PO Box 30195
Lansing MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-8388 Oral Health Program Coordinator
Persons with developmental disabilities who do not have other means of receiving dental care.
Patients must be referred by community mental health agency.
Michigan Dental Program
109 Michigan Ave.
Lansing MI 48913
Phone: 888-826-6565
Provides reimbursement for dental services through participating providers, for Michigan
residents that are HIV+.
Dental Treatment Fund for Persons with Developmental Disabilities JUST ADDED 6/29/2013
P.O. Box 30195
Lansing MI 48909
Phone: 517-335-8388
Patients must be referred by a Community Mental Health Agency.
Baker College of Port Huron Dental Hygiene Program
3403 Lapeer Road
Port Huron MI 48060
Phone: 810-985-3729
Charges a small fee for services such as cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments & patient education.
Southwest Health Center
Phone: 586-465-9152
Basic preventive and restorative care by licensed Dentists and Hygienists. Services include cleanings, fillings, X-rays, oral exams, dentures, crowns, fluoride treatments, sealants and oral
care instructions. To qualify you need to be a resident of Macomb County, have no insurance
or have Medicaid, meet income eligibility guidelines and be 3 years of age or older. Fees are signifanctly reduced from private practice charges.
Community Dental Center
406 N. Ashley
Ann Arbor MI 48103
Phone: 734-998-9640
Provides quality comprehensive dental care to individuals with an emphasis on serving those
limited by finances. This includes emergency, preventative, and restorative care. Accepts ages
3 to adult, Medicaid, homeless and low-income grants.
Dearborn Health Department
16301 Michigan Ave.
Dearborn MI 48126
Phone: 313-943-2090
Cleaning and basic dental services for Dearborn residents. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Bring photo I.D. and proof of income. $40 fee.
Dental Health Clinic at Detroit Receiving Hospital
4201 St. Antoine, First Floor, Room 2G
Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313-494-6700
Discounted basic and emergency dental services.
Eastside Health Center Dental Services
7900 Kercheval
Detroit MI 48215
Phone: 313-921-5500
Order of Malta Medical and Dental Clinic of St. Leo's Catholic Church
4860 15th Street
Detroit MI 48208
Phone: 313-897-6565
Tri-County Dental Health / J.V.S.
29699 Southfield #35
Southfield MI 48076 Referrals are given by phone ONLY....no walk-ins!!!
Phone: 248-559-7767
Provides information and referral to dentists who accept Medicaid and to dental services for
low-income persons in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Oral surgery and general
denistry. Reduced fees available.
U-D Mercy Dental Program
Herman Keifer Clinic
1151 Taylor
Detroit MI 48202
Phone: 313-876-4117
OR
8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit MI
Phone: 313-494-6700 OR 313-494-6627
OR
4201 St. Antoine
Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313-993-7986
Working and low-income adults only. Grants available. All patients must be in need of major restorative work to receive any services. Payment is 25-50% less than private charges. First
visit is $35 which includes full mouth x-rays.
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The dental school also can offer dental implants at a reduced rate through its dental clinics.
Initial screening is free but x-rays cost $48.
American Indian Health and Family Services of S.E. Michigan
4880 Lawndale
Detroit MI 48210
Phone: 313-846-3718 OR 313-846-6030
Provides dental care among other services, on a sliding scale for low-income residents of
Native-American ancestry. American Indians enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are
eligible for services. Provides preventive and minimally invasive dental services. Provides
limited transportation on an "as need" basis. Clients who are elders, disabled, homebound
or who have no access to other transportation are our first priority.
Traditional healing's are also offered.
Detroit Health Care for the Homeless
Thea Bowman Clinic
20548 Fenkell
Detroit MI 48223
Phone: 313-286-0302
Accepts Medicaid and MI Child. Call for current hours.
Dental Lifeline Network of MI
1800 15th Street Suite 100
Denver CO 80202
Phone: 888-471-1334 OR 303-534-5360
Arranges for donated dental care for low-income elderly (62+) and disabled on a one-time
only basis. There is a waiting list (about 2-6 months). Qualified individuals are treated at
no-cost; however people who can pay for part of their care may be encouraged to do so,
especially when lab work is involved. Medicaid recipients must have a written statement
from their dentist recommending treatment for a non-covered service.
Also has a program called Dental HouseCalls Program, which will go to the home of a disabled individual to do dental care. See the National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped above
Detroit Community Health
13901 E. Jefferson
Detroit MI 48215
Phone: 313-821-2591 ext. 3120
Accepts Medicaid, low-income, under-insured, sliding fee, and the Ryan White Title II program.
Wayne County Community College Dental Hygiene Program
Northwest Campus
8551 Greenfield (Bus service is available from all areas served by the Detroit Bus Service)
Detroit MI 48228
Phone: 313-943-4040
Low-cost and reduced fees, for low-income. Serves seniors, children under 18, and the handicapped. Provides exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, x-rays and sealants and inspection and cleaning of dentures. Restoration services are not provided. Cost $10-$12 for adults and $8 for children. Prospective patients are required to complete a medical history form provided by the dental clinic.
A list of past and/or current medications is also required. Appointment times vary Monday through Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. September through July.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry Emergency Dental Clinic
1011 N. University Ave. 888-707-2500 ext. 6
Ann Arbor MI 48109
Phone: 734-763-6933 OR 888-707-2500
Serves S.E. Michigan and provides all dental services. Preventive care, health education, dentures, 24-hour emergency care and more. Payment 1/3 less than private practice charges and payment plans can be arranged. Medicaid accepted. A cleaning is $34. Each appointment is about 3 hours long.
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Also provides programs for lower-cost dental implants. A dental implant here generally ranges from $600 to $1,500 plus an additional fee for the replacement tooth or teeth. The evaluation is free but
x-rays are $75.
Walter White Community Resource Center
In Partnership with The Guidance Center
550 Eaton
River Rouge MI
Phone: 734-785-7705 ext. 7053
The Guidance Center is partnering with BrightSmiles to provide free dental care to River Rouge residents.
Hope Wayne Medical / Dental Clinic, Inc.
P.O. Box 980311
Ypsilanti MI 48197
Phone: 734-480-9575
Provides free dental care to individuals without medical benefits or the ability to pay. There are eligibility guidelines based on family size and income. A network of more than 25 dentists accept referrals for specialized services in their offices at no charge for Hope patients. Because of the overwhelming demand for dental services, Hope is only able to accept NEW patients about three times a year and ONLY via telephone pre-screeing and registration. Please call the clinic to find
out when the next new patient sign-up day will be. A $5 contribution per visit is requested but not required. Unable to provide emergency services UNLESS you are already a Hope Dental Clinic patient.
St. John Riverview Oral and Maxillofacial Clinic
7815 E. Jefferson Suite 2B
Detroit MI 48214
Phone: 313-499-4775
Speciality dental care for people who need help with their teeth or jaws; call for more information.
Oral surgery and general dentistry. Reduced fees available.
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St. John Community Health Dental Clinic
3000 Gratiot
Detroit MI 48207
Phone: 313-567-7462
By appointment only, ages 18-64 only. $15 copay for service.
Downriver Community Services
58144 Gratiot Ave. (at 26 Mile)
New Haven MI
Phone: 586-749-3333 (dental clinic)
586-749-5173 (main number)
Has a full range of dental services & offers a sliding pay scale if no insurance. Will assist with
dental emergencies for homeless persons who have no insurance and may make co-pays for
other dental programs. Homeless includes shelters, transitional housing & those doubling up
with others.
Detroit Health Department Adult Oral Health Program
Herman Keifer Building
Phone: 313-876-4164
Henry Ford Oral Surgery (for Wayne County residents only)
Phone: 313-916-2795
Great Expressions Dental Clinics
Phone: 1-800-SMILE-80
Provides treatment to young people under the age of 19 with Medicaid. Multiple clinics throughout
S.E. Michigan and some do not participate such as the Novi clinic. Call and find out which clinics
are currently accepting Medicaid.
Macomb Dental Society
Phone: 586-677-9178
Provides limited referrals to dentists within the Macomb Dental Society who accept Medicaid.
Macomb County Health Department
Dental Health Program
Southwest Health Center
27690 Van Dyke
Warren MI 48093
Phone: 586-465-9152
Provides a full range of high-quality dental services (excluding orthodontics & extractions) for
low-income (under 185% of poverty), Medicaid eligible, or Adult Medical Program eligible Macomb residents age 3 to adult who don't have dental insurance. A very reasonable fee is charged. Call
for an appointment. The Health Dept.'s dental clinic provides preventive and restorative treatment
for low-income children and adults who are residents of Macomb County. The dental clinic accepts Medicaid under the age of 21.
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Dental services (excluding orthodontics) for the homeless (aged 3 years through adult) are available
as well. Patients must meet income guidelines and not have dental insurance or be HealthyKids eligible. A small fee is charged for services. “Homeless” includes shelters, transitional housing and those doubling up with others.
Downriver Community Services, Inc. Homeless Healthcare Project
28055 Gratiot
Roseville MI 48060
Phone: 810-794-4982 OR 810-734-4081
Offers emergency dental help for the homeless population who are uninsured and/or under-insured
residing in Macomb County at many different sites. “Homeless” includes shelters, transitional housing and those doubling up with others.
Crockett Dental Clinic
571 Mack Ave.
Detroit MI 48201
Phone: 313-494-2977
Call for hours and to schedule an appointment.
Family Medical Center of Michigan
8765 Lewis Avenue
Temperance MI 48182
Phone: 734-847-3802
OR
130 Medical Center Drive
Carleton MI 48117
Phone: 734-654-2169
OR
123 S. Broad Street
Adrian MI 49221
Phone: 517-266-0651
Accepts most insurances as well as Medicaid. Discounted dental care for those without insurance
and who qualify financially.
Monroe County Health Department
3253 South Custer
Monroe MI 48161
Phone: 734-240-7825 OR 888-354-5500 ext. 7825
Provides dental care to individuals up to age 21 who have Medicaid. Services include
the filling of cavities, cleaning and fluoride treatment, education and extractions.
Washtenaw Community College Dental Clinic
Phone: 734-973-3332
Limited treatment by U of M dental students under supervision.
Malta Medical Mission at St. Leo's Church
4860 15th Street
Detroit MI 48210
Phone: 313-894-2240
Appointments on a first-come, first-served basis.
Burnstein Community Health Clinic
90 W. University
Pontiac MI
Phone: 248-758-1690
Oakland County Discount Dental Program
Phone: 866-478-7914
Reduced fee dental program for Oakland County residents with no age, income or health restrictions. The program is designed for health-conscious consumers looking to maintain their oral health and minimize their dental care expenses. Participating DenteMax dentists have agreed to accept a discounted fee as payment in full for each service included in the program. This is a full-service program and covers all aspects of dentistry.
Oakland County Health Department Dental Program
Phone: 248-858-1306
For low-income people who are not on Medicaid. General dentistry, exams & x-rays,
cleaning, fillings, extractions & dentures.
Oakland County Coommunity College Dental Hygiene Clinic
Phone: 248-942-3260
Cleanings and x-rays at low cost.
Washtenaw County PORT (Project Outreach)
Community Family Health Clinic
1230 N. Male
Ann Arbor MI 48103
Phone: 734-998-6117
The community-based practices provide individualized primary health care. U-M School
of Nursing Nurse Managed Centers operates several Community Outreach Clinics in the
Ann Arbor area and partners with many organizations in the Ann Arbor area to provide
health services.
SUPERTEETH
23105 Van Dyke
Warren MI
Phone: 586-756-6888
On Demand Denistry.....Open 6 days a week with no appointments needed. $99 per service.
Engel Institute
Phone: 248-646-8651
Dr. Timothy Kosinski has a dental and implants practice in Bingham Farms, trains other dentists
to do implants three times a year and during these training sessions, patients who qualify can
have a single tooth implant completed for $699 and the addition of the crown or replacement tooth
for $997. Patients come in for a no-fee evaluation to see whether they are candidates for the Engel Institute procedures, which are done under the supervision of mentor implant dentists. If they are
not ideal, Dr. Kosinski will try to add them to other teaching programs with reduced fees.
