Federally Qualified Health Center; dental care available on a sliding fee scale to income-eligible, uninsured patients. Accepts cash, check, money order, Visa or Mastercard.
NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental care for adults - exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more (some services need prior authorization). Coverage details vary by managed-care plan; confirm specifics with your plan.
Emergency dental care
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency walk-in clinic, 195 University Ave, Newark - sessions at 10am and 2pm (register at 9am or 1pm, first-come first-served), $110 fee; call (973) 972-4242. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
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Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency walk-in clinic (Newark, 195 University Ave): $110 exam fee, sessions at 10am/2pm; call (973) 972-4242.
Dental Lifeline Network New Jersey (dentallifeline.org/new-jersey/, (732) 821-3056) - free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment.
Metropolitan Family Health Network's dental suite is only at its 935 Garfield Avenue location - call 201-478-5800 to schedule.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Jersey City, NJ?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including North Hudson Community Action Center - Dental, Metropolitan Family Health Network - Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NJ Medicaid cover dental for adults?
NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental care for adults - exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more (some services need prior authorization). Coverage details vary by managed-care plan; confirm specifics with your plan.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Jersey City?
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency walk-in clinic, 195 University Ave, Newark - sessions at 10am and 2pm (register at 9am or 1pm, first-come first-served), $110 fee; call (973) 972-4242. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
