Low-income or uninsured children and adults; sliding fee scale based on household size and income; accepts ND Medicaid, Healthy Steps, CHIP and MN plans. Appointments preferred; walk-ins accepted for emergency toothaches.
North Dakota traditional Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures); however the Medicaid Expansion group (ages 19-64) has NO adult dental benefit and should use FQHC sliding-scale clinics.
Emergency dental care
Red River Valley Dental Access Project walk-in clinic on Tuesday evenings at 1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead (across the river from Fargo) - $30 flat fee, first-come first-served, registration starts 3:45pm, (218) 790-7790. Family HealthCare Dental accepts walk-ins for emergency toothaches at (701) 271-3332. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Dental Lifeline Network North Dakota 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/north-dakota/
Family HealthCare offers a sliding-fee Access Plan based on household size and income; bring proof of income and family size.
Fargo is a smaller metro with a thin safety-net dental footprint; Family HealthCare is the main FQHC dental home. The ND Department of Health Oral Health Program directory (library.nd.gov) confirms both listings. If Family HealthCare cannot see you promptly, the Tuesday walk-in urgent clinic in Moorhead is the backstop for pain relief.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Family HealthCare Dental Clinic, Red River Valley Dental Access Project - Urgent Care Walk-In Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does ND Medicaid cover dental for adults?
North Dakota traditional Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures); however the Medicaid Expansion group (ages 19-64) has NO adult dental benefit and should use FQHC sliding-scale clinics.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Fargo?
Red River Valley Dental Access Project walk-in clinic on Tuesday evenings at 1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead (across the river from Fargo) - $30 flat fee, first-come first-served, registration starts 3:45pm, (218) 790-7790. Family HealthCare Dental accepts walk-ins for emergency toothaches at (701) 271-3332. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
