Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers adult dental on a medical-necessity basis: exams, X-rays, preventive cleanings, amalgam/composite fillings, extractions and oral surgery, and pain palliation; one set of dentures per lifetime. Root canals, crowns, and gum-disease treatment require an approved benefit limit exception. Implants and adult orthodontics are not covered.
Emergency dental care
Call BCHC Dental at (484) 772-1200 for urgent dental needs — call ahead to confirm availability. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room (Reading Hospital, 420 S 5th Ave, West Reading).
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BCHC's Sliding Fee Discount Program covers dental services for patients whose dental care is not covered by insurance.
BCHC is Reading's only verified FQHC dental provider; its dental services are concentrated at the Rockland Street site (other BCHC locations in Reading: 838 Penn St and 1040 Liggett Ave, plus a mobile Wellness on Wheels unit). No other verifiable low-cost dental clinics were found in Reading — private practices dominate. The nearest dental-school clinics are in Philadelphia (Penn, Temple), roughly 1 hour away.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Berks Community Health Center - Dental (Rockland). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does PA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers adult dental on a medical-necessity basis: exams, X-rays, preventive cleanings, amalgam/composite fillings, extractions and oral surgery, and pain palliation; one set of dentures per lifetime. Root canals, crowns, and gum-disease treatment require an approved benefit limit exception. Implants and adult orthodontics are not covered.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Reading?
Call BCHC Dental at (484) 772-1200 for urgent dental needs — call ahead to confirm availability. For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room (Reading Hospital, 420 S 5th Ave, West Reading).
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
