Affordable dental care in Detroit, MI

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

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At a glance: Detroit

Clinics listed
6
Sliding-scale fees
1 clinics
Free care
1 clinics
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Affordable dental clinics

Dental school clinic

University of Detroit Mercy Dental Center - Student Clinics

2700 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Reduced-rate student care — Student clinic services provided at a reduced rate; appointments may take longer than a private dental office ✓
Phone
(313) 494-6700
Hours
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-12pm; emergency visits first-come first-served (doors open 7am, seen at 9am)
Eligibility
Open to all; patients admitted via screening based on student educational needs; accepts Medicaid

Conditions treated

Official source: dentalpatients.udmercy.edu

Community health center

Covenant Community Dental Center

5716 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210 Website ↗

Phone
(313) 554-3880
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Open to all; FQHC serving uninsured and Medicaid patients

Conditions treated

Official source: health.wayne.edu

Community health center

CHASS Center - Dental

5635 W Fort St, Detroit, MI 48209 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale available for patients without insurance; exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(313) 849-3920
Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8am-5pm; Tue 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-12pm
Eligibility
Open to all; sliding fee scale available for patients without insurance
Languages
English, Spanish

Conditions treated

  • Cleanings ✓
  • Fluoride treatments ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Extractions ✓
  • Oral hygiene instruction ✓
  • Denture referrals ✓

Official source: health.wayne.edu

Community clinic

Samaritan Center Dental Clinic

5555 Conner St, Detroit, MI 48213

Phone
(313) 571-2648
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm by appointment; emergency walk-ins must arrive by 8am
Eligibility
Accepts patients without insurance

Official source: health.wayne.edu

Dental school clinic

Wayne County Community College - Dental Hygiene Clinic

8200 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48219

What you'll pay verified

  • Low-cost student hygiene care — Cleanings, x-rays, exams, fluoride, and sealants performed by dental hygiene students for a low cost; appointments take 2-4 hours ✓
Phone
(313) 943-4009
Hours
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, August through July
Eligibility
Open to all; low-cost student clinic

Official source: health.wayne.edu

Charitable clinic

Malta Medical and Dental Clinic (Order of Malta)

8642 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

What you'll pay verified

  • Income-qualified care — Serves low-income uninsured patients under $24,000 yearly income; exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(313) 894-2240
Eligibility
Low-income (under ~$24,000 yearly income), uninsured patients

Official source: health.wayne.edu

MI Medicaid dental coverage

Michigan Medicaid, including the Healthy Michigan Plan, covers comprehensive dental for adults 21 and older — exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, dentures, and gum care — delivered through Medicaid Health Plans. The adult benefit was expanded in April 2023 and continues in 2026.

Emergency dental care

University of Detroit Mercy Dental Center sees emergency visits on a first-come, first-served basis — doors open at 7am, patients seen at 9am (minimum payment required if uninsured); call (313) 494-6700. Samaritan Center Dental Clinic (5555 Conner St, (313) 571-2648) accepts emergency walk-ins who arrive by 8am. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.

More ways to save

The Wayne State University dental resources guide also lists the Bruce Douglas Center (6550 W Warren, Detroit, 313-897-7700, charges according to income) and Affordable Smiles (19207 Schaefer Rd Suite 2, Detroit, (313) 342-4711). DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (4201 St Antoine, Room 2F) sees patients by appointment Tue/Thu with $125 pre-payment for uninsured.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Detroit, MI?
6 verified low-cost options are listed above, including University of Detroit Mercy Dental Center - Student Clinics, Covenant Community Dental Center, CHASS Center - Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MI Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Michigan Medicaid, including the Healthy Michigan Plan, covers comprehensive dental for adults 21 and older — exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, dentures, and gum care — delivered through Medicaid Health Plans. The adult benefit was expanded in April 2023 and continues in 2026.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Detroit?
University of Detroit Mercy Dental Center sees emergency visits on a first-come, first-served basis — doors open at 7am, patients seen at 9am (minimum payment required if uninsured); call (313) 494-6700. Samaritan Center Dental Clinic (5555 Conner St, (313) 571-2648) accepts emergency walk-ins who arrive by 8am. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Detroit, MI?
Yes: Malta Medical and Dental Clinic (Order of Malta). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

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