Accepts Medicaid, almost all dental insurance, and fee-for-service; sliding fee schedule for medically necessary treatment (pain/infection); affordable, competitive fees
restorations
root canal treatment
preventive care
simple and surgical extractions
periodontal treatment
complete and partial dentures
crowns and bridges
implant dentistry
sedation dentistry for adult special needs patients
Ohio Medicaid covers adult dental care including: oral exam and cleaning every six months, X-rays every 12 months, fluoride, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, emergency dental care, and other medically necessary services (some need prior authorization). Non-pregnant adults 21+ may pay a small copay per visit.
Emergency dental care
Summa Health Dental Center has an on-call dentist for emergency care consultations — call 330-375-6262. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
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OPEN M — free dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions) for uninsured adults 18+ in Greater Akron; call (330) 434-0110.
Summit County Public Health Dental Clinic — sliding fee scale for uninsured patients with proof of income; accepts Medicaid; call 330-812-3816.
AxessPointe — FQHC sliding-scale fee based on income; call (888) 975-9188.
The Ohio Dental Society also runs a program linking eligible low-income uninsured adults with volunteer dentists (oda.org/community-involvement/dental-options/).
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including AxessPointe Community Health Centers - Dental, Summit County Public Health Dental Clinic, Summa Health Dental Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does OH Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Ohio Medicaid covers adult dental care including: oral exam and cleaning every six months, X-rays every 12 months, fluoride, crowns, root canals, extractions, dentures, emergency dental care, and other medically necessary services (some need prior authorization). Non-pregnant adults 21+ may pay a small copay per visit.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Akron?
Summa Health Dental Center has an on-call dentist for emergency care consultations — call 330-375-6262. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
Are there free dental clinics in Akron, OH?
Yes: OPEN M - Harry and Fran Donovan Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
