Children and Medicaid-eligible patients who cannot find a dental provider; also serves people with access issues and anyone willing to be part of the teaching environment. Student hygienists supervised by licensed faculty.
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
Falls Community Health offers routine and emergency dental care at 521 N Main Ave - call (605) 367-8793. The Delta Dental Mobile bus also provides free urgent care to schoolchildren at partner schools. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
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Delta Dental Mobile Program: free dental care statewide (no patient denied for inability to pay); in Sioux Falls it partners with the school district and Falls Community Health - ask school nurses or call Falls Community Health about the bus schedule.
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/
USD operates the only dental hygiene program in South Dakota; its Sioux Falls clinic is a low-cost option for preventive care (cleanings/X-rays) rather than major restorative work.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Sioux Falls, SD?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Falls Community Health (City of Sioux Falls Health Department), USD Dental Hygiene Clinic (University of South Dakota), Falls Community Health Clinic - Terry Redlin Elementary School. 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 Sioux Falls?
Falls Community Health offers routine and emergency dental care at 521 N Main Ave - call (605) 367-8793. The Delta Dental Mobile bus also provides free urgent care to schoolchildren at partner schools. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
