Affordable dental care in Kailua, HI

Low-cost dental clinics, dental school clinics, and sliding-scale options in Kailua — verified from official sources.

A friendly dental team
Child receiving a dental checkup
Dentist adjusting a patient's braces

At a glance: Kailua

Clinics listed
2
Sliding-scale fees
2 clinics
Free care
1 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
Hawai'i Med-QUEST covers adult dental care (since 2023 legislation): preventive, diagnosti…

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Waimanalo Health Center - Dental Services (Hale Ola 'Akahi)

41-1347 Kalaniana'ole Hwy, Waimanalo, HI 96795

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding Fee Scale is a discounted program for uninsured or underinsured patients covering medical and dental services; services provided regardless of ability to pay ✓
Phone
(808) 259-5466
Hours
Dental: Mon-Thu 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm; Fri 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm; Sat-Sun closed
Eligibility
FQHC - serves all regardless of ability to pay; sliding fee scale available; special attention to Native Hawaiians and the medically underserved

Conditions treated

  • Cleanings ✓
  • Dental x-rays ✓
  • Fluoride treatments ✓
  • Sealants ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Crowns and bridges ✓
  • Dentures ✓
  • Denture repair ✓
  • Gum disease treatment ✓
  • Root canal therapy ✓

Official source: waimanalohealth.org

Charitable clinic

Aloha Medical Mission Dental Clinic (Project Vision Hawai'i)

200 N Vineyard Blvd, Suite B-120, Honolulu, HI 96817

What you'll pay verified

  • Free care for uninsured — Uninsured adults and families receive full access at no cost; services at no or reduced cost for qualifying patients; no one turned away for inability to pay ✓
  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding scale on days other than free-clinic days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays for uninsured) ✓
  • Free full restorations program — Welcome Smile Program provides full dental restorations (valued ~$3,400) to women reentering society after incarceration or domestic violence survivors ✓

Medicaid: Bills Medicaid/Quest when appropriate; Medicaid/Quest patients never receive a bill

Phone
(808) 847-3400
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Eligibility
Free for uninsured individuals (Tue/Wed); sliding scale other days; no one turned away for inability to pay

Official source: www.projectvisionhawaii.org

HI Medicaid dental coverage

Hawai'i Med-QUEST covers adult dental care (since 2023 legislation): preventive, diagnostic, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, denture, and emergency services.

Emergency dental care

Waimanalo Health Center offers same-day appointments for urgent (non-life-threatening) needs - call dental at (808) 259-5466. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.

More ways to save

Kailua has no verified low-cost dental clinic of its own - this file covers the nearest verified safety-net options: Waimanalo Health Center dental (Waimanalo, adjacent to Kailua) and the Aloha Medical Mission free clinic (Honolulu). Hawai'i has no dental school.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Kailua, HI?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Waimanalo Health Center - Dental Services (Hale Ola 'Akahi), Aloha Medical Mission Dental Clinic (Project Vision Hawai'i). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does HI Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Hawai'i Med-QUEST covers adult dental care (since 2023 legislation): preventive, diagnostic, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, denture, and emergency services.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Kailua?
Waimanalo Health Center offers same-day appointments for urgent (non-life-threatening) needs - call dental at (808) 259-5466. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Kailua, HI?
Yes: Aloha Medical Mission Dental Clinic (Project Vision Hawai'i). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.