Free and Low Cost Dentists in Delaware
343 dental offices across 27 Delaware towns, 5 of them federally funded health centers that charge by income. Children on Delaware Medicaid get dental care at no cost. For adults, Delaware Medicaid covers some adult dental care, with limits.
Delaware Medicaid and Dental Care in Delaware
- Children
- Covered. Every child under 21 on Delaware Medicaid gets dental check ups, cleanings and needed treatment at no cost, under the federal EPSDT rule.
- Adults
- Adults on Delaware Medicaid have limited dental coverage. Source, as of 2025-08.
- Children's insurance (CHIP)
- Delaware Healthy Children Program (DHCP)
- Apply for Delaware Medicaid
- The state's official page
Pick Your Town
- Wilmington (141)
- Newark (57)
- Dover (38)
- Middletown (23)
- Milford (10)
- Hockessin (10)
- Smyrna (9)
- Bear (8)
- Seaford (6)
- New Castle (6)
- Rehoboth Beach (5)
- Lewes (4)
- Millsboro (4)
- Georgetown (4)
- Dagsboro (3)
- Milton (2)
- Ocean View (2)
- Bethany Beach (2)
- Camden (1)
- Laurel (1)
- Selbyville (1)
- Montchanin (1)
- Townsend (1)
- Claymont (1)
- Christiana (1)
- Marshallton (1)
- Dover AFB (1)
Health Centers With a Dental Office
These dental listings match a site in the federal health center list. Health centers take Delaware Medicaid and have to offer a sliding fee to people on low incomes, which makes them the closest thing to a free dentist when you have no coverage.
Questions People Ask
Does Delaware Medicaid cover dental for adults in Delaware?
Partly. Delaware Medicaid covers some adult dental care, with limits on what and how much. Ask the office what is covered before treatment starts.
Is dental free for children on Delaware Medicaid?
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 Delaware without insurance?
Start with a health center. There are 5 with a dental office on this list in Delaware. Health centers have to offer a sliding fee by income. Dental schools also see patients at reduced prices.
Do all these offices take Delaware Medicaid?
No, and we have not confirmed which do outside California. Call and ask whether they take Delaware Medicaid for new patients before you go.