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Low-Cost Dental Resources and Clinics

Argosy University Dental Hygiene Clinic
651-846-3381 
1515 Central Pkwy., Eagan
Private pay only – cash or check payment due at time of appointment.

Century College
651-779-5787
3300 Century Court, White Bear Lake
Offers preventive care only – for limited hours on Mondays.

Community Dental Care Clinics
651-925-8400, 1660 Beam Ave, Maplewood
651-774-2959,  828 Hawthorne Ave E, St. Paul
Sliding fee scale and accept most insurance plans.  Offers emergency, preventive and restorative care.

Dakota Children's Dentistry
651-322-5788, 3410 151 St., Rosemount
651-450-6111, 5955 Carmen Ave., Inver Grove Heights
Work with children under age 3.  Accept MA.
By appt. Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dentistry for Children & Adolescents
952-435-4102
Ridge Point Medical Bldg., 14050 Nicollet Ave. S., #100, Burnsville
1st tooth to age 19.  Accept MA to 6th birthday unless the child has physical or mental impairment.  By appt. Mon.-Fri.

HealthPartners Midway Dental Clinic
651-254-7373
450 Syndicate St N, Suite 300, St. Paul
Available to those with HealthPartners Care coverage.

Helping Hand Dental Clinic (West Side Community Health Services)
651-224-7561
506 W. Seventh Street, St. Paul
Eligibility based on family income and family size. Complete dental services offered.

La Clinica (see West Side Dental Clinic)

Metropolitan Pediatric Dental Associates, LTD
651-454-0334, 3444 Denmark Ave., Eagan
651-224-4969, 411 Main St., #400, St. Paul
Work with children under age 3. Accept MA.  By appt. Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Minnesota Donated Dental
651-454-6290
Matches dentists willing to give free care to the permanently disabled, elderly (over 65 years old), or some children with or without disabilities. Only clients without any form of dental insurance are eligible.

Model Cities Health Clinic
651-290-9200
409 N. Dunlap St., St. Paul
$40 due at appt.  Same day and emergency appts. avail.  Some evenings and weekends.

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
800-365-7229
Must be disabled, elderly, or medically compromised and have no other way of paying for dental care.  Call Julie to begin application process.  Services provided through participating volunteer dentists in their dental offices.

Normandale Community Dental Clinic
952-487-7020 (opt. 1 and 4)
9700 France Ave S, Bloomington
Serves eligible clients in Dakota County that have Medical Assistance plans or state-assisted health insurance plans. Also have services on a sliding fee. Hours: Thurs. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Open Cities Health Center
651-290-9200, 409 North Dunlap St., St. Paul
Sliding fee scale.  By appt. only, some evenings and weekends.

Sharing & Caring Hands-Dental
612-338-4640
525 N. 7th St., Minneapolis
Walk-in only (limited availability - call ahead for hours).  Other locations also available.

Smile Center
952-440-2292, 13899 Hwy. 13, Savage
651-735-0595, 1790 7th St. E., St. Paul
MA and MNCare (pre-pay alternative to insurance). 
Hours Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Weekends: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open 365 days a year.

Southside Dental Clinic
612-822-90304243 4th Ave S, Minneapolis
Accepts private insurance, General and Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, and payments on a sliding fee schedule based on income.

Union Gospel Mission
651-292-1721
435 University Ave E, St. Paul
The clinic provides free, quality dental care for the homeless staying at the Mission or other local Rescue Missions. Offers emergency procedures, restorative, oral surgery and hygiene care.
 
University of MN Dental School
612-624-8400 (adults), 612-625-7171 (children)
515 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis
Adults and children (under 21) are eligible. Free, walk-in screenings for oral surgery (call 612-624-8600 for hours).  All other services by appt. only.  Fees based on who performs the work.

University of Minnesota Emergency Dental Clinic
612-625-4908
515 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis
Ages 16+ only.  30% less than private practice.  By appointment only.
 
UCare Toothmobile
651-455-1555
Available to anyone that has dental benefits with UCare. The Toothmobile visits Dakota County sites monthly - check the schedule on the UCare Minnesota website.  

West Side Dental Clinic (West Side Community Health Services)
651-602-7575
478 S Robert St, St. Paul
Eligibility based on family income and family size. Complete dental services offered. Hours: Mon., Tues., Fri.: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; Wed. & Thurs. evening hours.

Wilder Dental Clinic
651-220-1807
516 Humboldt Ave., St. Paul
Age 55 or older.  By appt. only.

NOTE: The organizations listed have varying eligibility requirements and appointment availability. Please call for current information. The information does not imply endorsement and is provided for information only.

This page was last updated on: 05/24/2010

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