Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale based on income for those without insurance (and for Kentucky Medicaid patients); no one denied care for inability to pay ✓
Serves low-income residents of Greater Cincinnati; sliding fee scale based on income (no one denied due to inability to pay); accepts most insurances including all Ohio Medicaid plans
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
McMicken Dental Center offers emergency dental hours — call (513) 763-2200. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
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McMicken Dental Center — sliding fee scale based on income; no one denied due to inability to pay; call (513) 763-2200.
Cincinnati Health Department dental clinics — FQHC sliding-fee care at six sites across the city (Crest Smile Shoppe, Elm Street, Northside, Price Hill, Millvale, Braxton Cann).
Cincinnati Health Department also offers dental at Northside (3917 Spring Grove Ave, 513-357-7610), Price Hill (2136 W 8th St, 513-357-2704), Millvale (2750 Beekman St, 513-352-3196), and Braxton Cann (5818 Madison Rd, 513-263-8711).
Where can I get cheap dental care in Cincinnati, OH?
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Crest Smile Shoppe - Cincinnati Health Department Dental, Bobbie Sterne Health Center (Elm Street) - Dental, McMicken 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 Cincinnati?
McMicken Dental Center offers emergency dental hours — call (513) 763-2200. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
