Arkansas Medicaid covers limited adult dental services (age 21+) with a $500 annual benefit limit; dentures are covered with prior authorization; root canals are not covered. Children receive comprehensive dental benefits (ARKids).
Emergency dental care
Crawford-Sebastian Community Dental Clinic provides free emergency dental care (479) 782-6021; for after-hours severe pain or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., Baptist Health Fort Smith, 1001 Towson Ave).
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Crawford-Sebastian Community Dental Clinic provides free emergency dental care (including root canals) to low-income residents.
RVPCS Northside Clinic (FQHC) offers sliding-scale dental including dentures and bridges.
Remote Area Medical held a FREE dental/vision/medical clinic Oct 24-25, 2026 at Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (cleanings, fillings, extractions, limited dentures) — watch ramusa.org/events/fort-smith-arkansas/ for future dates.
Remote Area Medical's free Fort Smith clinic (Oct 24-25, 2026) is a recurring-style event worth tracking for future dates. Good Samaritan Clinic (615 N B St, (479) 783-0233) is a Fort Smith free clinic but offers medical services only (no dental verified), so it is not listed.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Fort Smith, AR?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Crawford-Sebastian Community Dental Clinic, River Valley Primary Care Services — Northside Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does AR Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Arkansas Medicaid covers limited adult dental services (age 21+) with a $500 annual benefit limit; dentures are covered with prior authorization; root canals are not covered. Children receive comprehensive dental benefits (ARKids).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Fort Smith?
Crawford-Sebastian Community Dental Clinic provides free emergency dental care (479) 782-6021; for after-hours severe pain or trauma, go to a hospital ER (e.g., Baptist Health Fort Smith, 1001 Towson Ave).
