Quick answer: Our directory lists 7 low-cost dental clinics in Savannah, all in Chatham County and all open to the public. Uninsured adults should start with the sliding-scale community health centers run by Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care and J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center. Children can also get care at the county health department's dental clinic or free care at the Savannah Volunteer Dental Clinic, and Georgia Medicaid now covers full dental care for adults.
When I went through the 7 Savannah listings in our directory, I found 4 community health centers, 1 public health department clinic, 1 free or charitable clinic and 1 dental hygiene school clinic. Three list Medicaid as accepted, three charge sliding-scale fees based on income, and five publish hours. It's a short list, so I've included every one of them below.
The most important thing to know before you call: in Savannah, which clinic you go to depends a lot on age. The county health department clinic and the volunteer clinic serve children only, so adults should head to the health centers.
Where can I get low-cost dental care in Savannah?
Several of these listings were last confirmed in 2019, and I've flagged them; call before you go, since hours and services may have changed. Hours are what each clinic published, so call to confirm dental hours too.
Community health centers (for adults and families)
Jackson Dental Center -CVC
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 1501 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone: (912) 233-7970
- Hours: Mon-Thu 7:45am-5pm; Fri 7:45am-2pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Part of Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, offering dental and medical services. Open to everyone, and it's one of the clinics the county health department lists as an adult dental option for people without insurance.
Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care - Broad Street
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 106 E. Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone: (912) 527-1000
- Hours: Mon-Thu 7am-4pm, Fri 7am-2pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Comprehensive dental care for all ages, and another adult option for uninsured patients. Some details date from 2019, so call to confirm hours.
J.C. Lewis Dental Center
- Type: Community Health Center
- Address: 107 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Phone: (912) 721-6770
- Hours: Mon-Tue 8am-7pm; Wed-Thu 8am-5pm; Fri 8am-12pm
- Cost: Sliding-scale fees based on income
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: Sees patients age 3 and up for exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures and partials. Open until 7pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. Bring proof of income, proof of residence and photo ID. Details date from 2019.
J.C. Lewis Dental Office
- Type: Community Health Center
- Phone: (912) 721-6770
- Hours: Not listed, call ahead
- Cost: Contact the clinic about fees
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: Accepts new patients and walk-ins for exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, dentures and partials. The county health department lists it as an adult dental option for the uninsured. No street address is listed, so ask for directions when you call.
Children's dental care
Chatham County Health Department Dental Clinic (Eisenhower)
- Type: Public Health Department Clinic
- Address: 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
- Phone: (912) 691-6229
- Hours: Mon-Wed 8am-5pm (closed 12-1); Fri 8am-2pm
- Cost: Reduced fees
- Medicaid: Accepted
- Good to know: Run by the Coastal Health District for children ages 0-17, with exams, cleanings and comprehensive children's dental care. Reduced fees need proof of income. It doesn't provide routine adult dental care.
Savannah Volunteer Dental Clinic
- Type: Free or Charitable Clinic
- Address: 717 White Bluff Rd, Goodman Hall Room 2106, Savannah, GA 31419
- Phone: (912) 429-8368
- Hours: By appointment only
- Cost: Free for eligible patients
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: Free dental care for children ages 3-18. Details date from 2019, so call to confirm the clinic is still seeing patients.
Dental hygiene school
Savannah Technical College Dental Hygiene Clinic
- Type: Dental Hygiene School Clinic
- Address: 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405
- Phone: (912) 443-5700
- Hours: Not listed, call ahead
- Cost: Reduced fees
- Medicaid: Not stated
- Good to know: Student dental hygiene care at reduced fees. This listing isn't fully confirmed and dates from 2019, so call to confirm dental services.
Where should an uninsured adult in Savannah start?
My advice is to call the Curtis V. Cooper and J.C. Lewis clinics first. They're the four adult-friendly options in our Savannah listings, and three of them are on the county health department's list of adult dental options for the uninsured. J.C. Lewis Dental Office says it takes walk-ins, and J.C. Lewis Dental Center lists evening hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, which helps if you work days.
If you're in pain, say so when you call, so the clinic knows it's urgent. If one site can't fit you in, try the next one on the list.
If you only need a cleaning, Savannah Technical College's hygiene clinic charges reduced fees. Student visits usually take longer than at a regular office, so plan for that.
Does Georgia Medicaid cover adult dental care?
Yes. Since July 1, 2024, Georgia Medicaid has covered a full range of dental care for adults 21 and older, including exams, cleanings, fillings, root canals, crowns, gum treatment, dentures and extractions. Before that, adult coverage was mostly limited to emergencies, so if you were told a few years ago that Medicaid wouldn't pay for a filling, it's worth asking again.
Children are covered through Georgia Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids, Georgia's low-cost coverage for kids, and both include dental care. You can learn more at Insure Kids Now. Not every clinic takes Medicaid, so ask when you book.
How much will I pay?
The health centers use sliding-scale fees: bring proof of household income and size, and the clinic sets your discount. The county clinic and the hygiene school charge reduced fees, and the volunteer clinic is free for eligible children. None of the Savannah clinics publish exact prices, so ask for an estimate before treatment, especially for dentures or partials.
What should I bring to my first visit?
- A photo ID
- Proof of income, such as pay stubs, a tax return or a benefits letter
- Proof of address
- Your Medicaid, PeachCare or insurance card
- A list of the medicines you take
- For children, the parent or guardian's ID
Frequently asked questions
Can I get free dental care in Savannah? For children ages 3-18, the Savannah Volunteer Dental Clinic lists free care. Adults pay on a sliding scale at the health centers, which set your fee based on income.
Does the health department see adults? No. The Chatham County Health Department dental clinic serves children ages 0-17 and doesn't provide routine adult dental care.
Can I walk in? J.C. Lewis Dental Office lists walk-ins. Everywhere else, call first.
More low-cost dental care in Georgia
Our Savannah city page has every listing above. Heading inland? See my guide to low-cost dental care in Atlanta, which covers health centers, a free clinic and county dental clinics around the city. You can also search every federally funded health center with the HRSA health center finder. Our directory covers low-cost dental clinics across Georgia, from Savannah to metro Atlanta, and you can always find options close to you on our near me page.