Hawai'i Med-QUEST covers adult dental care (since 2023 legislation): preventive, diagnostic, restorative, periodontal, oral surgery, denture, and emergency services.
Emergency dental care
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center emergency department on site for medical emergencies; call (808) 697-3300 for dental urgencies. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.
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Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is an FQHC - ask about the sliding fee discount at registration.
Med-QUEST members receive adult dental coverage - confirm your plan covers the clinic before your visit.
CITY SWAP: Pearl City (originally assigned) yielded only private-pay dental practices with no verifiable safety-net or sliding-scale dental program after real effort, so Waianae (next-largest community with a verified FQHC dental clinic) was substituted. Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center is one of O'ahu's largest FQHCs.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center - Dental Clinic. 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 Waianae?
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center emergency department on site for medical emergencies; call (808) 697-3300 for dental urgencies. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
