Open to all regardless of ability to pay; sliding-scale fees based on income. Dental care is provided at GPH's dental sites in nearby Portland (Bayside, 180 Park Avenue) — call the main line to be connected.
Open to all ages; teaching-clinic rates under faculty supervision; accepts Northeast Delta Dental and MaineCare. Closest dental-school clinic to South Portland (across the bridge in Portland).
MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental services for adults 21+ since July 1, 2022 — including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, and extractions. Children get full coverage. Verify current limits at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/.
Emergency dental care
UNE Oral Health Center Urgent Care Clinic, 750 Stevens Ave, Portland — (207) 221-4747, Mon-Fri. For severe infection or trauma, Maine Medical Center ER, 22 Bramhall St, Portland.
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Greater Portland Health sliding-scale fees cover dental care for income-eligible patients at their Portland dental sites — call (207) 874-2141.
MaineCare covers comprehensive dental care for adults 21+ since July 2022 — GPH and UNE Oral Health Center both accept MaineCare.
UNE Dental Hygiene Clinic (716 Stevens Ave, Portland) — low-cost preventive care, (207) 221-4900.
South Portland has no verified standalone low-cost dental clinic of its own; GPH's Brick Hill site offers primary care with dental referrals, and Portland's clinics (2 miles away) serve South Portland residents. GPH Brick Hill's official services list does not include on-site dental.
Where can I get cheap dental care in South Portland, ME?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Greater Portland Health - Brick Hill (FQHC medical home with dental referral), UNE Oral Health Center (University of New England College of Dental Medicine). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does ME Medicaid cover dental for adults?
MaineCare (Maine Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental services for adults 21+ since July 1, 2022 — including exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures, and extractions. Children get full coverage. Verify current limits at https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/oms/.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in South Portland?
UNE Oral Health Center Urgent Care Clinic, 750 Stevens Ave, Portland — (207) 221-4747, Mon-Fri. For severe infection or trauma, Maine Medical Center ER, 22 Bramhall St, Portland.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
