Affordable dental care in Santa Fe, NM

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

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At a glance: Santa Fe

Clinics listed
2
Sliding-scale fees
2 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings …

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

La Familia Medical Center - Dental Clinic

6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale based on household income for patients without insurance; exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare and New Mexico Medicaid (Turquoise Care)

Phone
(505) 982-4425
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm; same-day emergency appointments at 7:30am first-come-first-served
Eligibility
FQHC; open to all income levels; sliding scale of fees based on income; accepts uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance

Conditions treated

  • Preventive exams and cleanings ✓
  • Digital X-rays ✓
  • Periodontal (gum) therapy ✓
  • Cavity arresting treatment ✓
  • Pediatric dentistry ✓
  • Dental sealants and fluoride ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Crowns and bridges ✓
  • Root canal therapy ✓
  • Extractions ✓

Official source: lafamiliasf.org

Community health center

Presbyterian Medical Services - Project ANN Dental Clinic

1409 Second Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale based on income for the uninsured; exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance

Phone
(505) 955-1209
Eligibility
PMS (FQHC, nonprofit); everyone is eligible for services; sliding fee scale for the uninsured based on income; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; call to confirm current hours

Conditions treated

  • Preventive dental care ✓
  • Comprehensive dental exams ✓
  • Same-day emergency visits ✓
  • Fillings and extractions ✓
  • Root canals ✓
  • Crowns ✓
  • Partial and complete dentures ✓
  • Gum disease screening ✓
  • Tooth decay screening ✓
  • Pediatric dental care ✓

Official source: www.dentalclinics.org

NM Medicaid dental coverage

New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings (2x/year), fluoride, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and dentures (some services need prior authorization). Children get comprehensive coverage.

Emergency dental care

La Familia Medical Center offers same-day emergency dental appointments at 7:30am first-come-first-served: (505) 982-4425. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.

More ways to save

La Familia Medical Center is the main FQHC in Santa Fe; its dental clinic is also an NYU Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency site. Only two verifiable affordable dental options were found in Santa Fe after real effort.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Santa Fe, NM?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including La Familia Medical Center - Dental Clinic, Presbyterian Medical Services - Project ANN Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NM Medicaid cover dental for adults?
New Mexico Medicaid (Centennial Care) covers comprehensive adult dental: exams, cleanings (2x/year), fluoride, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, and dentures (some services need prior authorization). Children get comprehensive coverage.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Santa Fe?
La Familia Medical Center offers same-day emergency dental appointments at 7:30am first-come-first-served: (505) 982-4425. For a life-threatening dental emergency go to the nearest ER.

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