Federally Qualified Health Center serving all; self-pay patients charged on income-based Discount Program (bring proof of income from last 30 days). Additional dental sites: 1100 E Omaha St, 2209 W Main St, 1420 E Saint Patrick St, Corner Stone Rescue Mission, and General Beadle Elementary school-based clinic.
Native American patients eligible for Indian Health Service care (enrolled tribal members or those proving tribal lineage). No fees for eligible patients.
South Dakota Medicaid covers adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, front-tooth root canals, dentures) with a $2,000 annual maximum for most non-emergency services (benefit year July 1-June 30); preventive, emergency, and denture services are exempt from the cap.
Emergency dental care
Community Health Center of the Black Hills provides emergency dental care - call (605) 721-8919. Oyate Health Center dental serves IHS-eligible patients, (605) 355-2500. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
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Delta Dental Mobile Program: free dental care across SD (no patient denied for inability to pay) - see https://www.deltadentalsd.com/foundation/mobile-program or ask the clinics about visit schedules.
Dental Lifeline Network South Dakota Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for people who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile and cannot afford treatment - see https://dentallifeline.org/south-dakota/
CHCBH uninsured/underinsured patients may pay as little as $15 per visit under the sliding fee scale.
The former Sioux San IHS clinic is now managed by the Oyate Health Center (Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board) with an expanded dental department as of January 2025. CHCBH runs a free sealant program for all Rapid City public-school 2nd graders.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Rapid City, SD?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Community Health Center of the Black Hills, Oyate Health Center - Dental Department (formerly Sioux San IHS). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does SD Medicaid cover dental for adults?
South Dakota Medicaid covers adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, front-tooth root canals, dentures) with a $2,000 annual maximum for most non-emergency services (benefit year July 1-June 30); preventive, emergency, and denture services are exempt from the cap.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Rapid City?
Community Health Center of the Black Hills provides emergency dental care - call (605) 721-8919. Oyate Health Center dental serves IHS-eligible patients, (605) 355-2500. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Rapid City, SD?
Yes: Oyate Health Center - Dental Department (formerly Sioux San IHS). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
