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Dental Resources

Below is a list of dental clinics in Minnesota that provide services to patients who are on Minnesota Health Care programs, or that offer services at a reduced cost. Services, hours, and costs vary among those listed, and this is not a complete list of dental clinics that offer reduced fees. Dental clinics not listed here may also serve patients enrolled in Medical Assistance, TEFRA, or Minnesota Care. If the dental clinic you wish to go to is not listed below, you can call and ask the clinic if they provide reduced or sliding fee scales for their services.

Please be sure to call any clinic in advance to verify costs and insurance – if you are insured, set up appointments, and check if the dental clinic is able to handle the specific needs of your child if he or she has a disability or special health care need.

In addition to the list of dental clinics below, dental schools offer services at a reduced cost. The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, as well as those listed in this link, are dental schools within Minnesota that offer low-cost services.

Minneapolis Area Clinics

St. Paul Area Clinics

Greater Minnesota Area Clinics

Additional Dental Resources

 

Donated Dental Services (DDS)
Serves only disabled, elderly or medically compromised people who have no other way of paying for dental care.  Free comprehensive dental services for those who qualify.  Qualified applicants will be provided services by a private practicing dentist in their office.  For an application in Minnesota, call 651-454-6290 or 866-242-6290.

State Operated Services
Serves people with mental illnesses, development disabilities, chemical dependency, or traumatic brain injuries. Five sites within MN offer dental services:
Brainerd (218) 855-8272
Cambridge (763) 689-7306
Faribault (507) 333-2028
Fergus Falls (218) 739-7254
Willmar (320) 231-5315

Dentistry from the Heart
Offers certain dental services in private dental offices around Valentine's Day for those who cannot afford treatment.  For more information, call Dr. Scott Shamblott at 952-935-5599.

Give Kids a Smile
An annual event held every February that provides free dental care across the state of Minnesota to children from low-income families.

Project Homeless Connect
An annual two-day event held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Provides numerous social, medical and dental services for the homeless in the spring and fall.  In addition, dental services may be provided in private dental offices.  Contact Dr. Adele Della Torre at 612-377-6108 for more information.

For more information about dental resources and clinics, contact PACER’s Family-to-Family Health Information Center at (952) 838-9000 or (800) 53-PACER, toll free in Minnesota.

 
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