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Free and Low Cost Dentists in North Carolina

4,403 dental offices across 336 North Carolina towns, 49 of them federally funded health centers that charge by income. Children on NC Medicaid get dental care at no cost. For adults, NC Medicaid covers a broad set of adult dental care.

NC Medicaid and Dental Care in North Carolina

Children
Covered. Every child under 21 on NC Medicaid gets dental check ups, cleanings and needed treatment at no cost, under the federal EPSDT rule.
Adults
Adults on NC Medicaid have broad dental coverage. Source, as of 2025-08.
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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 NC 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 NC Medicaid cover dental for adults in North Carolina?

Yes. NC 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 NC 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 North Carolina without insurance?

Start with a health center. There are 49 with a dental office on this list in North Carolina. Health centers have to offer a sliding fee by income. Dental schools also see patients at reduced prices.

Do all these offices take NC Medicaid?

No, and we have not confirmed which do outside California. Call and ask whether they take NC Medicaid for new patients before you go.