Open to all; accepts OHP (CareOregon, ODS, Open Card); sliding scale for uninsured based on income and treatment (minimum payment $128); emergency dental does not require being a current patient
Open to all; accepts OHP (CareOregon), some private insurance and uninsured patients; sliding scale starting at $40 for qualifying patients; walk-in appointments available (best to come at 8am)
Sliding-scale copay $45-75 — Sliding-scale fees for uninsured, copay of $45-75 with additional fees based on treatment; no cost -- donations requested ✓
Care for adults and children; Native American-focused nonprofit community health center; accepts OHP (CareOregon and Open Card); sliding scale for uninsured — care may be $0 if patient qualifies
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers dental for all members: annual cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and emergency care; members under 21 and pregnant members also get crowns, sealants, and root canals. Dental benefits are delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) such as CareOregon Dental, Delta Dental, and Willamette Dental.
Emergency dental care
OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic offers emergency dental care Mon-Fri 7:30am-2pm with no need to be a current patient — call (503) 494-6822. The Wallace Medical Concern takes walk-ins throughout the day (best at 8am), (503) 489-1760. Multnomah County dental clinics: (503) 988-6942. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
More ways to save
PCC Dental Clinic — cheapest cleanings in Portland ($15-40) and $5 exams from supervised students; (971) 722-4909.
Mt. Hood Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic (Gresham) — cleanings $30-40, x-rays $15-35; (503) 491-7176.
Dental Lifeline Network - Oregon Donated Dental Services: free comprehensive dental care for people 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile with no means to pay — check https://dentallifeline.org/oregon/ for current application status.
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center (FQHC) operates dental clinics in the Portland metro suburbs (Beaverton, Hillsboro, Cornelius) and Portland (3500 NE MLK Jr Blvd) but those pages were not opened and verified at press time. Neighborhood Health Center's Milwaukie dental clinic (3300 SE Dwyer Dr Ste 302, (503) 850-4479) is a nearby FQHC option with sliding scale from $25.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Portland, OR?
5 verified low-cost options are listed above, including OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic, The Wallace Medical Concern, Multnomah County Dental Access Program. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does OR Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers dental for all members: annual cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and emergency care; members under 21 and pregnant members also get crowns, sealants, and root canals. Dental benefits are delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) such as CareOregon Dental, Delta Dental, and Willamette Dental.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Portland?
OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic offers emergency dental care Mon-Fri 7:30am-2pm with no need to be a current patient — call (503) 494-6822. The Wallace Medical Concern takes walk-ins throughout the day (best at 8am), (503) 489-1760. Multnomah County dental clinics: (503) 988-6942. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
