Reduced-cost care — Services offered at reduced cost; exact fees not published ✓
Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid
Eligibility
Open to all; reduced-cost dental services at the main Manhattan facility, which serves about 75,000 New Yorkers per year. Emergency dental clinic open Monday-Friday.
general dentistry
pediatric dentistry
orthodontics
endodontics
periodontics
implant dentistry
emergency dental care
Conditions treated
General dentistry (cleanings, deep cleanings, X-rays) ✓
Open to all; reduced-cost comprehensive care for adults and children in Brooklyn and surrounding areas; accepts Medicaid. Staffed by NYU Dentistry faculty and advanced dental students.
general dentistry
pediatric dentistry
orthodontics
endodontics
periodontics
implant dentistry
Conditions treated
General dentistry (cleanings, deep cleanings, X-rays) ✓
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine - Community DentCare
622 West 168th Street (adult clinic) / 722 West 168th Street (pediatric clinic), New York, NY 10032
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Low-cost mobile clinic care — Mobile Dental Center delivers low-cost dental care to residents of Northern Manhattan and the Bronx with limited access (DentCare program) ✓
Eligibility
Low-cost dental care for residents of Northern Manhattan and the Bronx. The Mobile Dental Center travels to Head Start centers, schools, senior centers, and partner sites in Washington Heights, Harlem, Inwood, and the South Bronx for exams, referrals, and treatment. Call 212-305-6100 (adult) or 212-305-6754 (pediatric).
New York Medicaid covers an extensive adult dental benefit: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, and implants in certain circumstances. Source: health.ny.gov Medicaid dental member page.
Emergency dental care
NYU College of Dentistry emergency clinic, 345 E 24th St, Manhattan - Monday-Friday for severe dental pain; call ahead. NYC Health + Hospitals also operates dental clinics across the boroughs (Gotham Health). For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
NYU College of Dentistry and Columbia College of Dental Medicine clinics - reduced-cost care delivered by supervised dental students, residents, and faculty.
Dental Lifeline Network New York Donated Dental Services - free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment; check https://dentallifeline.org/new-york/ for current county availability.
NYC has dozens of Medicaid-accepting dental clinics; these are the most broadly affordable options across boroughs. The full NY State directory lists many more sites (see sources).
Where can I get cheap dental care in New York City, NY?
5 verified low-cost options are listed above, including NYU College of Dentistry - Oral Health Center, NYU Dentistry Brooklyn Patient Care, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine - Community DentCare. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NY Medicaid cover dental for adults?
New York Medicaid covers an extensive adult dental benefit: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, and implants in certain circumstances. Source: health.ny.gov Medicaid dental member page.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in New York City?
NYU College of Dentistry emergency clinic, 345 E 24th St, Manhattan - Monday-Friday for severe dental pain; call ahead. NYC Health + Hospitals also operates dental clinics across the boroughs (Gotham Health). 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.
