Federally Qualified Health Center; sliding fee scale for uninsured/underinsured based on income and household size; no one turned away due to inability to pay. Accepts Medicaid/Medicare/private insurance.
Federally Qualified Health Center (since 2006); sliding scale fees for uninsured; accepts KanCare/Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance. Late appointments available.
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) covers adult dental: exams, X-rays, and cleanings (added July 2024), fillings, crowns, periodontal care (added 2022), and dentures (added 2023; replaceable every 5 years) - no annual maximum under the expanded state benefit. MCOs may add their own value-added dental benefits (e.g. ~$500/yr).
Emergency dental care
HealthCore Clinic offers limited emergency dental services with late/weekday-evening and Saturday hours, (316) 691-0249. Hunter Health and GraceMed handle urgent needs for established patients. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
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Dental Lifeline Network Kansas Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for people who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile and cannot afford treatment - see https://dentallifeline.org/kansas/
Oral Health Kansas publishes a statewide safety-net dental clinic list: https://www.oralhealthkansas.org/FindingDentist/Safety Net Clinics 2025.pdf
Wichita is well covered with three FQHC dental providers. Sedgwick County Division of Health also runs a kids-only dental clinic (316-660-7300).
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Hunter Health - Central Clinic, GraceMed - Ablah Family Clinic, HealthCore Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does KS Medicaid cover dental for adults?
KanCare (Kansas Medicaid) covers adult dental: exams, X-rays, and cleanings (added July 2024), fillings, crowns, periodontal care (added 2022), and dentures (added 2023; replaceable every 5 years) - no annual maximum under the expanded state benefit. MCOs may add their own value-added dental benefits (e.g. ~$500/yr).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Wichita?
HealthCore Clinic offers limited emergency dental services with late/weekday-evening and Saturday hours, (316) 691-0249. Hunter Health and GraceMed handle urgent needs for established patients. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
