Burlington School District students or their siblings; enrolled in Medicaid/Dr. Dynasaur or low-income uninsured; child must not have seen a dentist in the past year
Open to all Vermont residents; reduced flat fees: hygiene treatment $40, dental sealants $20/tooth, fluoride $0, complete oral exam $40, full x-ray series $45, restorative care during Oct-Dec and Feb-Apr semesters
Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Emergency dental care
Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the $1,500 annual cap is met. Call CHCB Dental Center at (802) 652-1050 for urgent slots. For severe infection or trauma, UVM Medical Center ER, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington.
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Vermont State University Dental Hygiene Clinic (Williston, ~7 miles) — hygiene treatment $40, sealants $20/tooth, fluoride free, complete exam $40, full x-ray series $45; call (802) 879-5643 (hours change each semester).
CHCB offers free dental care to homeless Vermonters at its dental sites.
Vermont Medicaid (since July 2023): adult annual dental cap $1,500; emergency dental services (acute pain, infection, bleeding) covered even after the cap is met; under-21s and pregnant/postpartum members exempt from the cap. $3 dental copay. See https://dvha.vermont.gov.
CHCB is a Federally Qualified Health Center operating three dental sites in the Burlington area plus the Winooski site (32B Mallets Bay Ave, Winooski, 802-655-2385). Vermont Dental Care (vtdentalcare.com) in Winooski is now part of CHCB. Vermont Legal Aid maintains the statewide affordable-dental-clinic chart used for these listings.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Burlington, VT?
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) - Dental Center, Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) - South End Health Center, CHCB School-Based Dental Center (Integrated Arts Academy). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does VT Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Burlington?
Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the $1,500 annual cap is met. Call CHCB Dental Center at (802) 652-1050 for urgent slots. For severe infection or trauma, UVM Medical Center ER, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
