Open to all; federally funded community health center — sliding scale for uninsured; dental services at the West Salem Clinic site, 1233 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304, dental appointments (503) 378-7526
Free dental clinic — No-cost care for poor, uninsured, and underinsured children and adults; dental clinic currently extractions only, with a waiting list for fillings and cleanings ✓
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 Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, and Capitol Dental.
Emergency dental care
Salem Free Medical Clinic's dental clinic (2nd Friday/Saturday monthly) currently handles extractions — call (503) 990-8772 to get on the list. For OHP-covered urgent care, Lancaster Family Health Center dental: (503) 576-8350, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
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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.
Salem Free Medical Clinic dental days (2nd Fri/Sat monthly) are free for qualifying patients — extractions currently, fillings/cleanings via waitlist; (503) 990-8772.
Salud Medical Center (Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic) in Woodburn (~18 miles north) also offers sliding-scale dental, (503) 982-2000.
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Northwest Human Services - Dental, Salem Free Medical Clinic - Dental Clinic, Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster - Dental. 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 Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, and Capitol Dental.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Salem?
Salem Free Medical Clinic's dental clinic (2nd Friday/Saturday monthly) currently handles extractions — call (503) 990-8772 to get on the list. For OHP-covered urgent care, Lancaster Family Health Center dental: (503) 576-8350, Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Salem, OR?
Yes: Salem Free Medical Clinic - Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
