Mon, Wed, Fri 8am-5pm; Tue, Thu 8am-8pm; Sat 10am-2pm
Eligibility
Federally Qualified Health Center; accepts all patients, insured and uninsured; sliding fee scale for low-income and uninsured/underinsured patients regardless of ability to pay. Same-day and next-day appointments available; walk-ins welcome. Interpreter services in any language.
Mon 8am-4:30pm, Tue & Thu 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm (twice monthly); call for appointment
Eligibility
Federally Qualified Health Center; accepts most insurance covering dental care including Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, HealthPartners, Delta Dental; sliding fee for uninsured.
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers medically necessary dental services for adults - the state expanded to comprehensive adult dental benefits, including exams, cleanings (up to 4/year), fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; no stated annual dollar cap (MN Statute 256B.0625, subd. 9).
Emergency dental care
Open Cities Health Center offers same-day/next-day appointments and welcomes walk-ins, (651) 290-9200. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Dental Lifeline Network Minnesota 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/minnesota/
Open Cities' 'uninsured options' page details their sliding fee and cost assistance - ask when you call (651) 290-9200.
St. Paul is anchored by Open Cities Health Center (two dental sites; the Dunlap clinic details are fully verified) and Minnesota Community Care's La Clinica and West Side dental clinics (the largest FQHC organization in Minnesota).
Where can I get cheap dental care in St. Paul, MN?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Open Cities Health Center - Dental (Dunlap), Minnesota Community Care - La Clinica Dental, Minnesota Community Care - West Side Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MN Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers medically necessary dental services for adults - the state expanded to comprehensive adult dental benefits, including exams, cleanings (up to 4/year), fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; no stated annual dollar cap (MN Statute 256B.0625, subd. 9).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in St. Paul?
Open Cities Health Center offers same-day/next-day appointments and welcomes walk-ins, (651) 290-9200. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
