Affordable dental care in Fort Wayne, IN

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

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

At a glance: Fort Wayne

Clinics listed
3
Sliding-scale fees
2 clinics
Free care
1 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan …

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Neighborhood Health Clinic - Dental

1717 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding Fee Scale for uninsured patients based on household size and income; services available regardless of ability to pay ✓
  • Payment plans — Affordable payment plans available ✓
Phone
(260) 458-2641
Hours
Mon-Fri (call for dental hours)
Eligibility
Open to all regardless of ability to pay; sliding fee scale based on household size and income for uninsured; affordable payment plans available
Languages
English, Spanish

Official source: www.dentalclinics.org

Charitable clinic

Matthew 25 Dental Clinic

413 E Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Free care — Free health and dental care for Allen County residents who otherwise could not receive needed care ✓
Phone
(260) 426-3250
Hours
Mon 8:30am-4pm; Tue 12:30pm-8pm; Wed 8:30am-12pm; Thu & Fri 8:30am-4pm
Eligibility
Uninsured low-income adults (18+) ineligible for Medicaid or Medicare; at or below 150% federal poverty level

Official source: www.dentalclinics.org

Dental school clinic

IU Fort Wayne Dental Hygiene Clinic

2101 E Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

What you'll pay verified

  • Reduced-cost teaching clinic — Dental hygiene services provided at reduced cost by supervised dental hygiene students ✓
  • Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(260) 481-6100
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-9pm; appointments required
Eligibility
Open to all; accepts most insurance plans; sliding scale fee for uninsured or underinsured

Conditions treated

  • Oral exams ✓
  • Oral cancer screening ✓
  • Gum assessments ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Deep cleanings ✓
  • Fluoride treatment ✓
  • Sealants ✓
  • Dental x-rays ✓

Official source: www.statesdentalcare.com

IN Medicaid dental coverage

Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). HIP Plus — for members who make their monthly POWER account contributions — covers dental, vision, and chiropractic services. HIP Basic — for members who do not make POWER account contributions — generally does NOT cover adult dental for most members. (Verified from the Indiana FSSA HIP provider information page.)

Emergency dental care

Neighborhood Health Clinic offers emergency dental services — call (260) 458-2641. Matthew 25 Dental Clinic — call (260) 426-3250. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.

More ways to save

Neighborhood Health Clinic operates multiple locations in Fort Wayne, including a southeast location at 3350 E Paulding Rd. Matthew 25 also provides free medical and vision care and dispenses medications free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Fort Wayne, IN?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Neighborhood Health Clinic - Dental, Matthew 25 Dental Clinic, IU Fort Wayne Dental Hygiene Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does IN Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). HIP Plus — for members who make their monthly POWER account contributions — covers dental, vision, and chiropractic services. HIP Basic — for members who do not make POWER account contributions — generally does NOT cover adult dental for most members. (Verified from the Indiana FSSA HIP provider information page.)
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Fort Wayne?
Neighborhood Health Clinic offers emergency dental services — call (260) 458-2641. Matthew 25 Dental Clinic — call (260) 426-3250. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Fort Wayne, IN?
Yes: Matthew 25 Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

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