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Free and Low Cost Dentists in California

18,460 dentists across 679 California towns, 18,182 of them confirmed in the state's own Denti-Cal provider list. California is the one state where every office here is matched to the program by provider number.

Medi-Cal and Dental Care in California

Children
Covered. Every child under 21 on Medi-Cal gets dental check ups, cleanings and needed treatment at no cost, under the federal EPSDT rule.
Adults
Adults on Medi-Cal have broad dental coverage. Source, as of 2025-08.
Dental program
Medi-Cal Dental
Apply for Medi-Cal
The state's official page
The state's own dentist search
Find a dentist who takes Medi-Cal

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All 679 California towns Free clinics in 427 towns

Questions People Ask

Does Medi-Cal cover dental for adults in California?

Yes. Medi-Cal covers a broad set of dental care for adults, including check ups, fillings and more involved work. Limits and prior approval rules still apply, so ask the office.

Is dental free for children on Medi-Cal?

Yes. Children under 21 on Medicaid get dental check ups, cleanings and needed treatment at no cost, under the federal EPSDT rule. That is true in every state.

Where can I get free dental care in California without insurance?

Start with a health center. There are 1446 with a dental office on this list in California. Health centers have to offer a sliding fee by income. Dental schools also see patients at reduced prices.