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Free and Low Cost Dentists in District of Columbia
511 dental offices across 1 District of Columbia towns, 7 of them federally funded health centers that charge by income. Children on DC Medicaid get dental care at no cost. For adults, DC Medicaid covers a broad set of adult dental care.
DC Medicaid and Dental Care in District of Columbia
- Children
- Covered. Every child under 21 on DC Medicaid gets dental check ups, cleanings and needed treatment at no cost, under the federal EPSDT rule.
- Adults
- Adults on DC Medicaid have broad dental coverage. Source, as of 2025-08.
- Apply for DC Medicaid
- The state's official page
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Health Centers With a Dental Office
These dental listings match a site in the federal health center list. Health centers take DC 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 DC Medicaid cover dental for adults in District of Columbia?
Yes. DC Medicaid 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 DC 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 District of Columbia without insurance?
Start with a health center. There are 7 with a dental office on this list in District of Columbia. Health centers have to offer a sliding fee by income. Dental schools also see patients at reduced prices.
Do all these offices take DC Medicaid?
No, and we have not confirmed which do outside California. Call and ask whether they take DC Medicaid for new patients before you go.