Med Center Health - The Dental Clinic (Commonwealth Health Free Clinic)
740 East 10th Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101 Website ↗
What you'll pay verified
Income-based basic services — Basic services at reasonable cost for people without private dental insurance whose family income is below 250% of the national poverty guideline ✓
Ability-to-pay service fee — Minimum service fee billed at appointment based on ability to pay ✓
Free orthodontic care help — Malchow Orthodontics Endowment Fund provides quality orthodontic care for children of families with financial need in Warren and surrounding counties ✓
People without private dental insurance with family income below 250% of federal poverty guidelines; residents of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson or Warren counties; minimum service fee based on ability to pay
cleanings
prenatal cleanings
extractions
fillings
single root canals
exams
x-rays
orthodontics (via endowment fund, children in need)
Kentucky Medicaid covers a comprehensive adult dental benefit: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, periodontal care, and dentures, with no annual dollar limit (benefits expanded in 2023).
Emergency dental care
Call the Med Center Health Dental Clinic at (270) 781-9687 for urgent needs during business hours. The WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic does not provide emergency care. For severe, after-hours dental emergencies, go to the nearest ER (Med Center Health, (270) 745-1000).
More ways to save
WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic charges just $40 for the public (cleanings + x-rays) and $25 for WKU students.
Kentucky Medicaid covers a comprehensive adult dental benefit — check with the Med Center Health clinic about Medicaid acceptance.
Chandler Park Dentistry hosts an annual 'Smiles from the Heart' event providing a day of free cleanings, extractions, and x-rays.
The Dental Clinic is located within the Commonwealth Health Free Clinic building and also provides basic dental care via the Commonwealth Health Foundation. The Malchow Orthodontics Endowment Fund can fund orthodontic care for children of families with financial need in Warren and surrounding counties.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Bowling Green, KY?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Med Center Health - The Dental Clinic (Commonwealth Health Free Clinic), WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does KY Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Kentucky Medicaid covers a comprehensive adult dental benefit: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, periodontal care, and dentures, with no annual dollar limit (benefits expanded in 2023).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Bowling Green?
Call the Med Center Health Dental Clinic at (270) 781-9687 for urgent needs during business hours. The WKU Dental Hygiene Clinic does not provide emergency care. For severe, after-hours dental emergencies, go to the nearest ER (Med Center Health, (270) 745-1000).
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
