Quick answer: For low-cost dental care in Portland, Oregon, start with one of the Multnomah County health center dental clinics, which charge sliding-scale fees based on income, accept the Oregon Health Plan and don't refuse care for inability to pay. OHSU's dental school clinics offer reduced fees, and a few free options exist for people with no insurance or money. If you're on the Oregon Health Plan, dental care is part of your benefits.
When I went through the 21 Portland listings in our directory, 12 were community health centers and 13 listed sliding-scale fees based on income. 15 say they accept the Oregon Health Plan (Oregon's Medicaid program). The rest include two OHSU dental school clinics, two dental hygiene school clinics, two free or charitable clinics, a children's clinic, a hospital dental clinic for children with special needs and a free mobile program. Nearly all are in Multnomah County. Our Portland city page has the full list; here's where I'd start.
Where can I get low-cost dental care in Portland?
All of these are open to the public and verified in our directory. Call to confirm dental hours before you go.
Billi Odegaard Dental Clinic
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 33 NW Broadway, Suite 380, Portland, OR 97209
- Phone: (503) 988-5770
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: A Multnomah County clinic for all ages, with exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, extractions and urgent care. Care isn't refused for inability to pay.
Northeast Health Center - Dental
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
- Phone: (503) 988-3664
- Hours: Dental Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Same county services and payment policy as the other Multnomah County clinics, in Northeast Portland.
North Portland Health Center - Dental
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 9000 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
- Phone: (503) 988-5990
- Hours: Dental Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30am-6:30pm; closed Wed
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: All ages, including urgent dental care. Note that it's closed on Wednesdays.
Southeast Health Center - Dental
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 3653 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
- Phone: (503) 988-4410
- Hours: Dental Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: A Southeast Portland county clinic for all ages; fees are based on ability to pay.
Mid County Health Center - Dental
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236
- Phone: (503) 988-3410
- Hours: Dental Mon-Sat 7:30am-6:30pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Unlike the other county dental clinics featured here, it lists Saturday hours.
Wallace Rockwood Dental Clinic
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 18633 SE Stark Street, Suite 401, Portland, OR 97233
- Phone: (503) 489-1760
- Hours: Mon-Thu 7:45am-7:30pm; Fri 7:45am-5pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Walk-ins are taken through the day, best at 7:30am, and dental pain is treated as emergent care. Treats patients regardless of ability to pay.
NARA NW Dental Clinic
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 12750 SE Stark St, Building E, Portland, OR 97233
- Phone: (971) 347-3009
- Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Accepts uninsured patients, and walk-ins are available for emergencies.
Is there free dental care in Portland?
Yes, though openings are limited. These are worth knowing if you have no insurance and can't pay.
Bridges Dental Clinic
- Type: Free or Charitable Clinic
- Address: 655 NW Hoyt St (Bud Clark Commons), Portland, OR 97209
- Hours: Periodic Saturdays 10am-2pm; see website for dates
- Cost: Free
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: No ID or insurance needed. It's drop-in with limited openings, and care is given by OHSU dental students with faculty.
PACS Gateway Grace Dental Clinic
- Type: Free or Charitable Clinic
- Address: 1424 NE 109th Ave, Portland, OR 97220
- Phone: (503) 907-6768
- Hours: Not listed, call ahead
- Cost: Reduced fees
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: For adults 18+ with income up to 300% of the poverty level; no documentation required. There's a nominal $25 fee per visit.
The Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Clinic (Oregon) also offers free urgent fillings and extractions for pain, bleeding or swelling at scheduled stops; call (971) 490-5062 for an appointment.
Are there dental school clinics in Portland?
Yes. Our Portland listings include two OHSU School of Dentistry clinics and two dental hygiene school clinics.
OHSU South Waterfront Dental Clinic
- Type: Dental School Clinic
- Address: 2730 S. Moody Ave., Portland, OR 97201
- Phone: (503) 494-8867
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:45pm
- Cost: Reduced fees
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: A student teaching clinic for children and adults, covering exams through crowns, dentures and urgent care. Appointments are required, with no walk-ins.
OHSU's Russell Street clinic serves people with no or low income or who are HIV-positive. The Concorde Career College Portland Dental Hygiene Clinic offers reduced-fee cleanings by supervised students. The PCC Dental Clinic is listed as not accepting new patients right now.
Does the Oregon Health Plan cover dental care?
Yes. All Oregon Health Plan members have dental coverage, adults included. Covered care generally includes checkups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, and full and partial dentures, with limits on how often some services can be done. Extra dental services are covered during pregnancy. You can learn more on the Oregon Health Plan site. If you're on OHP, ask any clinic above whether it takes your dental plan before you book.
How much will I pay?
- Sliding-scale fees based on income: the county and Wallace clinics. Bring proof of income and household size.
- Reduced fees: dental school and hygiene clinics, plus PACS's $25 visit fee.
- Free: Bridges, the Medical Teams mobile clinic and the PCC clinic (when it's taking patients).
I only give dollar amounts that clinics publish. Ask for a written estimate before bigger work.
What should I bring to my first visit?
- Photo ID, if you have one (Bridges doesn't require it)
- Your Oregon Health Plan card or other insurance card
- Proof of income for the sliding scale
- A list of your medicines
Which nearby cities have low-cost dental clinics?
Our directory lists 7 more health center dental clinics nearby. Beaverton has Virginia Garcia clinics with same-day emergency appointments, and there are listings in Milwaukie, Clackamas, Gladstone and Gresham. The East County Health Center - Dental in Gresham is another Multnomah County clinic.
FAQ
Can I get same-day dental care in Portland? Wallace Rockwood takes walk-ins, and NARA NW takes emergency walk-ins.
Do I need insurance for a Multnomah County dental clinic? No. Fees are based on ability to pay, and care isn't refused for inability to pay.
Is there Saturday dental care in Portland? Mid County Health Center lists Saturday dental hours, and Bridges holds periodic Saturday clinics.
Our directory covers low-cost dental clinics across Oregon, from Portland to Beaverton and Gresham. On the go? Search near you.