{"id":25625,"date":"2020-11-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-20T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=25625"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:37:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T09:37:27","slug":"free-dental-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/free-dental-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Dental Care: Extractions, Routine Checkups, and Cleanings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <strong>Free dental care<\/strong> is available from a variety of sources including a local dental clinic, nonprofits, events, dental schools, and clinical trials. And in some states, if you live under the Federal Poverty Level, you may even qualify for free dental care with Medicaid.<\/p> <p>    In this article, you\u2019ll find out about some of the best resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free dental care<\/a> for adults and children and we\u2019ll also answer the following questions:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"#What-dental-work-can-you-get-for-free?\">What type of care can you get for free?<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#Free-tooth-extraction-near-me\">Where can you get a tooth pulled for free?<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#Dental-care-for-immigrants\">Where can immigrants find free care?<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>    We hope this information helps you find the help you need so you can take care of your oral health today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.<\/p> <p>    And before we go on \u2014 arguably one of the <strong>best ways<\/strong> <strong>to pay for dental treatment<\/strong> is with <strong>dental insurance<\/strong>. Below is a snapshot of the best plans based on your needs:<\/p> <p>    <strong>Best<\/strong> <strong>Overall<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/humana\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=frdc1&amp;utm_term=variable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Humana Extend<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    <strong>Best Runnerup<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/nationwide\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=variable&amp;utm_term=frdc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>NCD<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    <strong>Best Orthodontics<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/delta-dental\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=variable&amp;utm_term=frdc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Delta Dental<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    <strong>Best Preventive Care<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/guardian\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=variable&amp;utm_term=frdc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Guardian Direct<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    <strong>Best Value for Full Coverage<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/cigna\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=variable&amp;utm_term=frdc1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Cigna PPO + Vision<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    <strong>Best Insurance Alternative<\/strong> &#x27a1;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com\/careington\/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff|dentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=frdc1&amp;utm_term=variable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><strong>Careington Dental Savings Plan<\/strong><\/a><\/p> <p>    If you need urgent dental advice, you can <strong>chat with a dentist online for free<\/strong> using <a style=\"cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Denteractive\u2019s teledentistry service<\/a>. Paid plans are also available if you wish to do a video call or receive a prescription for pain relief or antibiotics.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2619px) 100vw, 2619px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png 2619w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1024x247.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1536x371.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-2048x495.png 2048w\" alt=\"online dentist booking\" width=\"2619\" height=\"633\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <h2 id=\"what-dental-work-can-you-get-for-free\" \"what-dental-work-can-you-get-for-free\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">What dental work can you get for free?<\/h2> <p>    You can get dental work like extractions, teeth cleaning, dental checkups, and emergency services for free because they cost less for dentists and hygienists to provide. If you need free dental help, you\u2019re not alone. Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/~\/media\/ADA\/Science%20and%20Research\/HPI\/Files\/HPIgraphic_1117_3.pdf?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one-third of adults<\/a> in the US have no form of dental benefits, and even those who do are often massively underinsured. This has led to a whopping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/report-section\/kff-health-care-debt-survey-main-findings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">41% of adults<\/a> with dental and medical debt. And young adults, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/college-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">college students<\/a>, are also often left with unpaid dental bills.<\/p> <blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cMany people living in the United States have poor oral health due to lack of access to care.\u201d<\/p> <p>    <cite>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Oral Health Coordinating Committee<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote> <p>    Fortunately, it\u2019s possible to find a wide range of <strong>free dental services<\/strong>. It\u2019s even possible to find restorative services, like implants or dentures for free, or at least low cost.<\/p> <p>    Unfortunately, however, sometimes it can take a lot of searching and investigating to find a dentist for free, and other times it just comes down to being in the right place at the right time.<\/p> <p>    For the purpose of this article, we\u2019ll be focusing on free routine care, extractions, and emergency services, but you can read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/free-dental-implants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free implants<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/free-dentures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free and low-cost dentures<\/a> guides for more information on those.<\/p> <p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color: #10865b;\">Dental plans for as low as $20\/month provide 100% coverage for preventive care<\/p> <p>    You can\u00a0<strong>compare the best dental insurance plans<\/strong>\u00a0in your area now! Enter your zip code and DOB below to\u00a0<strong>get your free quote.<\/strong><\/p> <div class=\"i-api\"> <div class=\"i-api__img\"> <style> \t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 575.98px) { \t\t\t\t\t.i-api__img { \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground: url('https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/inc\/shortcodes\/insurance-api\/img\/insurance-api-img-min.jpg'); \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-size: cover; \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center; \t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat; \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t<\/style> <p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/themes\/generatepress-child\/inc\/shortcodes\/insurance-api\/img\/insurance-api-img-mobile-min.jpeg\" alt=\"Dentaly insurance\" width=\"527\" height=\"518\" \/><\/p><\/div> <form class=\"i-api-form\"> <h2 id=\"see-how-much-you-could-save\" class=\"i-api__title\">See how much you could save<\/h2> <div class=\"i-api__subtitle\">Start by entering your ZIP code<\/div> <div class=\"destination\"> <div class=\"destination__data\"> <div class=\"destination__data-item destination__data-item--zip\"><input id=\"zip\" maxlength=\"5\" name=\"zip\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"Your zip code?\" \/><\/p> <div style=\"position: relative !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important; float: left !important;\" data-lastpass-icon-root=\"\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div id=\"county-wrapper\" class=\"destination__data-item destination__data-item--county\"><input id=\"county\" name=\"county\" readonly=\"readonly\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"County\" \/><\/p> <div class=\"destination__data-item-arrow\"><\/div> <div class=\"county-options\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div id=\"destination-message\" class=\"destination__message\">The selected zip does not belong to the USA<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"service-search api__service-search\"> <div class=\"ss-controls\"> <div class=\"ss-controls__title\">Date of Birth<\/div> <div class=\"ss-controls__buttons\"><button id=\"add-spouse\" class=\"ss-controls__buttons-add visible\">+ Add Spouse<\/button> <button id=\"add-child\" class=\"ss-controls__buttons-add visible\">+ Add Child<\/button><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"applicants service-search__applicants\"> <div class=\"applicant\" data-applicant-type=\"applicant\"> <div class=\"applicant__inner\"> <div class=\"applicant__type\"><span class=\"applicant__type-text\">Applicant<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__inner-right\"> <div class=\"applicant__date\"> <div class=\"applicant__date-input inputs-group\"><input id=\"month\" class=\"i-month\" max=\"12\" maxlength=\"2\" name=\"month\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"mm\" \/>\/ <input id=\"day\" class=\"i-day\" max=\"31\" maxlength=\"2\" name=\"day\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"dd\" \/>\/ <input id=\"year\" class=\"i-year\" max=\"\" maxlength=\"4\" min=\"1900\" name=\"year\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"yyyy\" \/><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__message\"> <div class=\"applicant__message-icon\"><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__message-text\">Enter a valid date of birth. Applicant must be 18 and over<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <p>    <button class=\"i-api__submit-btn\">Start my free quote<\/button><\/p><\/form> <div class=\"applicant applicant--proto\"> <div class=\"applicant__inner\"> <div class=\"applicant__type\"><span class=\"applicant__type-text\">Applicant<\/span><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__inner-right\"> <div class=\"applicant__date\"> <div class=\"applicant__date-input inputs-group\"><input id=\"month-proto\" class=\"i-month\" max=\"12\" maxlength=\"2\" name=\"month-proto\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"mm\" \/>\/ <input id=\"day-proto\" class=\"i-day\" max=\"31\" maxlength=\"2\" name=\"day-proto\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"dd\" \/>\/ <input id=\"year-proto\" class=\"i-year\" max=\"\" maxlength=\"4\" min=\"1900\" name=\"year-proto\" required=\"\" type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"yyyy\" \/><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"applicant-checkbox-wrapper\"> <div class=\"applicant-checkbox\"><input id=\"student-proto\" class=\"student\" name=\"student-proto\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> <label for=\"student-proto\">Student<\/label><\/div> <div class=\"applicant-checkbox\"><input id=\"disabled-proto\" class=\"disabled\" name=\"disabled-proto\" type=\"checkbox\" \/> <label for=\"disabled-proto\">Disabled<\/label><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__message\"> <div class=\"applicant__message-icon\"><\/div> <div class=\"applicant__message-text\">Enter a valid date of birth. Applicant must be 18 and over<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <h3 id=\"Free-tooth-extraction-near-me\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free tooth extraction near me<\/h3> <p>    If you need a free emergency tooth extraction there are a few options to pursue:<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2020\/04\/young-woman-dentist-smiling.jpg\" alt=\"free dental \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can find free care from clinics and programs.<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/p><\/div> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Low-cost clinic:<\/strong> If you know of a low-cost clinic in your neighborhood, call and ask if they can help you find a free tooth extraction with no insurance.<\/li> <li><strong>Community health centers:<\/strong> Community health centers are government-funded centers that provide free and reduced-cost medical and dental care. Find your local center here: <a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov<\/a><\/li> <li><strong>Healthcare navigator<\/strong>: A healthcare assister or navigator may be able to help you find free tooth extraction near you, or at least refer you to someone who can help you. Search for an assister near you here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/find-local-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">localhelp.healthcare.gov\/#\/<\/a> (Don\u2019t call a broker or an agent, because they only work with paying clients).<\/li> <\/ul> <p>    Finding free wisdom teeth extraction will be a bit more complicated, but this is where clinical trials might be one of the most helpful options. Here are some resources to check out to get your wisdom tooth pulled for free:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Lotus Clinical Research LLC: They offer clinical trials for wisdom tooth extraction. You can make an inquiry by filling out this form and selecting \u2018wisdom tooth removal.\u2019<\/li> <li>CenExel JBR: This is another research center that offers periodic wisdom teeth removal studies. Get in touch with them with this form.<\/li> <\/ul> <h2 id=\"where-to-get-free-dental-care\" \"where-to-get-free-dental-care\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Where to get free dental care<\/h2> <p>    Let\u2019s have a look at where you can find free dental treatment. But before that, in the table below, you\u2019ll see other options that, while they aren\u2019t free, can be very helpful in paying for dental care.<\/p> <div id=\"finance-options_block_b688e8fa5bb62961dca3e993a2f82a3c\" class=\"finance-options\"> <div class=\"finance-options_header\"> <h2 id=\"4-ways-to-finance-your-dental-care\" \"4-ways-to-finance-your-dental-care\"class =\"finance-options_header_title\">4 Ways to finance your dental care<\/h2> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_items\"> <div class=\"finance-options_item\"> <div class=\"finance-options_item_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/01\/Group-11.svg\" alt=\"dental insurance\" width=\"80\" height=\"83\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_content\"> <h3 class=\"finance-options_content_title\">Dental insurance<\/h3> <div class=\"finance-options_content_caption\">Pay a monthly premium in exchange for more affordable care.<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_cta\"><a class=\"finance-options_cta_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff%7Cdentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=generat&amp;utm_term=frdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Compare plans now<\/a> <a class=\"finance-options_cta_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_item\"> <div class=\"finance-options_item_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/01\/Group-5.svg\" alt=\"Dental loans\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_content\"> <h3 class=\"finance-options_content_title\">Dental loans<\/h3> <div class=\"finance-options_content_caption\">Fund your dental work now and make affordable monthly repayments.<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_cta\"><a class=\"finance-options_cta_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/track.supermoney.com\/aff_c?offer_id=1618&amp;aff_id=1393&amp;aff_sub=rede\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Check your loan offers <\/a> <a class=\"finance-options_cta_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/dental-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_item\"> <div class=\"finance-options_item_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/01\/Group-31.svg\" alt=\"Dental finance plane\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_content\"> <h3 class=\"finance-options_content_title\">Dental tourism<\/h3> <div class=\"finance-options_content_caption\">Pay less for quality treatment abroad.<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_cta\"><a class=\"finance-options_cta_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-tourism-contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get a free quote<\/a> <a class=\"finance-options_cta_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-tourism-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_item\"> <div class=\"finance-options_item_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/01\/Group-13.svg\" alt=\"dental discount plans\" width=\"80\" height=\"81\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_content\"> <h3 class=\"finance-options_content_title\">Dental discount plans<\/h3> <div class=\"finance-options_content_caption\">Save money on treatment costs in exchange for a yearly membership fee.<\/div> <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"finance-options_cta\"><a class=\"finance-options_cta_btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff%7Cdentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=generat&amp;utm_term=frdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Find discount plans<\/a> <a class=\"finance-options_cta_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-financing\/dental-discount-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more\u2026<\/a><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">United Way<\/h3> <p>    The United Way is often a sort of one-stop-shop for all your social services, and that includes finding free dental care. Whenever you are looking for local resources, you can call United Way Worldwide by dialing 2-1-1. This line is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week and is free and confidential.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health centers<\/h3> <p>    Your local health center is one of the first places you should look for free dental care. These are community-based and patient-directed centers that offer comprehensive health care services, regardless of the patient\u2019s ability to pay. Health centers also provide culturally competent, high-quality care with interpreters available as needed. Find your nearest health center by searching on their <a style=\"cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">page here<\/a>.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medicaid<\/h3> <p>    People who qualify for Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act may receive free dental care if they live in a state where Medicaid has been expanded to cover dental.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Pregnant-woman-at-the-dentist.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Pregnant-woman-at-the-dentist.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Pregnant-woman-at-the-dentist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2019\/02\/Pregnant-woman-at-the-dentist-768x512.jpg 768w\" alt=\"free dental care pregnant\" width=\"300\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many pregnant women are eligible for Medicaid<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/p><\/div> <p>    Medicaid eligibility depends on:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Income level<\/li> <li>Family size<\/li> <li>Pregnancy status<\/li> <li>Recent medical emergencies<\/li> <li>\u2026and a variety of other factors<\/li> <\/ul> <p>    Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/aspe.hhs.gov\/topics\/poverty-economic-mobility\/poverty-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">income requirements here<\/a> and about Medicaid eligibility in general by reading our full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/medicaid-dental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>    Alternatively, if you aren\u2019t eligible for Medicaid, you may still want to consider enrolling in a dental insurance plan. By going to <a href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff%7Cdentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=free_dental&amp;utm_term=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Dentalinsurance.com<\/a>, you can browse the plans in your area, and if you find one that fits your budget and your needs, you can enroll directly.<\/p> <div class=\"mega-button\"><a class=\"orange\" href=\"https:\/\/aff.dentalinsurance.com?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=aff%7Cdentaly&amp;utm_campaign=2549&amp;utm_content=free_dental&amp;utm_term=button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\">Compare dental insurance plans<\/a><\/div> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free online dental advice<\/h3> <p>    Although an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-services\/online-dentist-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online dentist<\/a> can\u2019t fix your teeth, they offer advice on your dental concern and prescribe antibiotics and pain medication, if needed. So, if you can\u2019t get to a dentist in person right now, an online consultation may be the next best thing.<\/p> <p>    With <a style=\"cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Denteractive\u2019s<\/a> online dentist service, you can chat with a dentist for free for a limited time. After that, you have the option to purchase a paid plan or a video consultation.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2619px) 100vw, 2619px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png 2619w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1024x247.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1536x371.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-2048x495.png 2048w\" alt=\"online dentist booking\" width=\"2619\" height=\"633\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <p>    Although you will probably still need to visit a dentist for the care you need, this option can buy you some time \u2013 especially if you\u2019re suffering from any kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/tooth-abscess-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2566\">dental infection<\/a>.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dental schools<\/h3> <p>    Dental schools are a safe place to find affordable and quality <strong>dental care for free<\/strong> or reduced prices. It doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re uninsured or underinsured. Anyone can go to a dental school for routine dental services.<\/p> <p>    So why do dental schools provide affordable care? The answer is simple: dental students need real-world experience treating real patients before they can become licensed dentists.<\/p> <p>    If treatment from dental students gives you pause, it really shouldn\u2019t. These are students who are nearing the end of their studies and will soon be treating patients of their own. Additionally, each student is carefully supervised by an experienced licensed dentist with years of training experience.<\/p> <p>    Another great thing about dental schools is that there are a lot of them, and there are always students in need of gaining real-world experience. If you live in an urban area, chances are that there\u2019s a dental school near you. And if you live in a rural area and don\u2019t have a dental school near you, making the trip into the city for free care is very much worth it. You can search for a dental school near you on the <a href=\"https:\/\/coda.ada.org\/find-a-program\/search-dental-programs#t=us&amp;sort=relevancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADA\u2019s website here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>    The short news clip below describes how patients can get free dental screenings from students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"> <div style=\"display: contents;\"> <div id=\"arve-youtube-m1eyudlabsi\" class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\"> <div class=\"arve-inner\"> <div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top: 56.250000%;\"><\/div> <p>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/M1EyUDlAbSI?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-m1eyudlabsi\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/M1EyUDlAbSI?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/figure> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free clinics<\/h3> <p>    There are <strong>free and sliding scale dental clinics<\/strong> everywhere. You just need to know where to find them, which can be difficult. One easy way to get started is by searching online databases for local free dental clinics, like those offered by the following websites:<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalassistance.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DentalAssistance.us<\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedental.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Freedental.org<\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical trials<\/h3> <p>    Clinical trials are performed by accredited medical organizations like the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research before a drug or therapy can be made available to the general public. While no procedure is 100% guaranteed to be safe, clinical trials are very safe. That\u2019s because before any new treatment can be tested on humans, it has to go through years of laboratory research. Additionally, Congress passed laws that protect study participants and ensure their safety.<\/p> <p>    For routine dental care, cleanings and checkups, you probably won\u2019t need to enroll in a clinical trial because there are so many free and low-cost options available, but if you need more extensive and complex care, like implants or surgery, this may be an option for you to consider. You can have a look at the trials that are available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 id=\"nonprofits\" \"nonprofits\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Nonprofits<\/h2> <p>    There are nonprofits all across the country where you can get dental work done for free, especially when it comes to routine care like cleanings and checkups. Let\u2019s have a look at some of the most popular programs and options.<\/p> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missions of Mercy<\/h4> <p>    Missions of Mercy (MOM) has been operating since 2003. They bring together hundreds of dental professionals every year to create temporary <strong>dental hospitals<\/strong> in the field for the underserved, including adults and children. There are MOMs in various states, and you can check to see if there is one in your state on the <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America\u2019s Dentist Care Foundation website here<\/a>.<\/p> <p>    You can see MOM in action in Connecticut in the video below!<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"> <div style=\"display: contents;\"> <div id=\"arve-youtube-h0xhmbmtv3i\" class=\"arve\" data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\"> <div class=\"arve-inner\"> <div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\"> <div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top: 56.250000%;\"><\/div> <p>    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/h0xHMBMtv3I?start=1&amp;feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-arve=\"arve-youtube-h0xhmbmtv3i\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/h0xHMBMtv3I?start=1&amp;feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/figure> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Kids a Smile<\/h4> <p>    Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) is run by the American Dental Association. There are GKAS events annually throughout the year where thousands of dentists and volunteers provide <strong>free oral health education, screening, and treatment<\/strong> to children from underserved communities. To find care for your child through GKAS you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/public-programs\/give-kids-a-smile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit their website<\/a>.<\/p> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donated Dental Services<\/h4> <p>    Donated Dental Services (DDS) provides free dental care to people with disabilities, people who are considered to be medically fragile, and older adults. DDS operates in each state, and you can find your state\u2019s program by <a href=\"https:\/\/dentallifeline.org\/our-state-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting their site here<\/a>.<\/p> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">America\u2019s Dentists Care Foundation<\/h4> <p>    This national nonprofit has its headquarters in Kansas but partners with other nonprofits all over the country. They also support charitable clinics that offer free services and sliding scale fees across the country, and they offer comprehensive care clinics for veterans. Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">event map here<\/a> to see if there are any upcoming free care opportunities in your area.<\/p> <h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Give Back a Smile<\/h4> <p>    Give Back a Smile provides free dental work for survivors of domestic abuse. This program is run by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation and helps both women and men who have suffered <strong>oral injuries<\/strong> from a partner, spouse, or family member. They also provide dental care and reconstruction for men and women who have dental injuries from sexual assault. You can check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/aacd.com\/aboutGBAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website here<\/a> to find more about this program.<\/p> <h2 id=\"dental-care-for-immigrants\" \"dental-care-for-immigrants\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Dental care for immigrants<\/h2> <p>    Immigrants who are in the process of getting their residency documents may face exceptional difficulty in finding a free dentist or clinic because they won\u2019t have access to government programs like Medicaid. If you or someone you know is in this situation, have a look at the resources provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informedimmigrant.com\/service-organization-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Informed Immigrant<\/a>. You can browse various trusted nonprofits that will help connect you with the care you need.<\/p> <h2 id=\"free-emergency-dentist\" \"free-emergency-dentist\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Free emergency dentist<\/h2> <p>    First of all, if you have a dental emergency, you should go to an emergency dental clinic. Your dental insurance provider will be billed for the procedures. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/dental-insurance-usa\/dental-implant-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">don\u2019t have insurance<\/a> and your income level is under the Federal Poverty Level, then you can <strong>apply for retroactive Medicaid<\/strong> to cover your emergency costs from the past three months.<\/p> <p>    The best way to apply for this is with the help of a <strong>free<\/strong> <strong>health insurance assister or navigator<\/strong>. They can help you complete the application error-free so you can get help to pay for your emergency. To find an assister near you, you can search on the <a style=\"cursor: pointer;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/find-local-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthcare.gov site here<\/a>. When you search, make sure to select \u2018assister\u2019 or \u2018navigator\u2019. \u2018Agents\u2019 and \u2018brokers\u2019 aren\u2019t free and usually only help when applying for private insurance.<\/p> <p>    If you need urgent dental care, but it\u2019s not an emergency, you can search either one of the databases we mentioned above for free clinics in your area.<\/p> <p>    We have a separate guide with more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/emergency-dentist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emergency dentists<\/a>.<\/p> <h2 id=\"free-dental-treatment-resources\" \"free-dental-treatment-resources\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Free dental treatment resources<\/h2> <p>    There\u2019s a lot of information in this article, so we\u2019ve compiled all of the resources we mentioned in the table below:<\/p> <div class=\"wptb-table-container wptb-table-40933\"> <div id=\"wptb-table-id-40933\" class=\"wptb-table-container-matrix\" data-wptb-version=\"2.0.2\" data-wptb-pro-status=\"true\"> <table class=\"wptb-preview-table wptb-element-main-table_setting-40933 edit-active\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" role=\"table\" data-reconstraction=\"1\" data-wptb-table-tds-sum-max-width=\"393.98148000000003\" data-wptb-cells-width-auto-count=\"3\" data-wptb-table-directives=\"eyJpbm5lckJvcmRlcnMiOnsiYWN0aXZlIjoiYWxsIiwiYm9yZGVyV2lkdGgiOiIxIiwiYm9yZGVyUmFkaXVzZXMiOnsiYWxsIjpmYWxzZX19fQ==\" data-wptb-extra-styles=\"LyogRW50ZXIgeW91ciBjdXN0b20gQ1NTIHJ1bGVzIGhlcmUgKi8=\" data-table-columns=\"3\"> <tbody> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-31\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Program\/organization<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-32\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Who is eligible?<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"0\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-33\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Website\/phone number<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-34\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>United Way Worldwide<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-35\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>    Anyone<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"1\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-36\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    2-1-1<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-37\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>    <strong>Health centers<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-38\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>    Anyone<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"2\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-39\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a health center<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-40\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Medicaid<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-41\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Adults and children under the Federal Poverty Level<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"3\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-42\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/medicaid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll in Medicaid<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-43\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Dental schools<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-44\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Anyone<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"4\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-45\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/coda.ada.org\/find-a-program\/search-dental-programs#t=us&amp;sort=relevancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a dental school<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-46\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Free clinics<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-47\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Anyone (may be income requirements)<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"5\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-48\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalassistance.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dentalassistance.us<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedental.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freedental.org<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-49\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Clinical trials<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-50\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Adults<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"6\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-51\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a trial<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-52\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\"> <p>    <strong>Missions of Mercy<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-53\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Anyone<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"7\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-54\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find an event<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-55\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Give Kids a Smile<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-56\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Children<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"8\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-57\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/en\/public-programs\/give-kids-a-smile\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a GKAS event<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-58\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Donated Dental Services<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-59\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    People with disabilities, senior citizens, veterans, and people who are medically fragile<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"9\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-60\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/dentallifeline.org\/our-state-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your state program<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"10\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-61\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>America\u2019s Dentists Care Foundation<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"10\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-62\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Veterans, adults, and children<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"10\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-63\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find an event<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"11\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-64\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Give Back a Smile<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"11\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-65\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"11\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-66\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/aacd.com\/aboutGBAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for care<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"12\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-67\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>For immigrants<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"12\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-68\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Child and adult immigrants<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"12\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-69\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informedimmigrant.com\/service-organization-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find resources<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"wptb-row\"> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"13\" data-x-index=\"0\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-70\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <strong>Healthcare navigators and assistants<\/strong><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"13\" data-x-index=\"1\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-71\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    Anyone<\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <td class=\"wptb-cell\" style=\"border: 1px solid #d1d1d1;\" data-y-index=\"13\" data-x-index=\"2\" data-wptb-css-td-auto-width=\"true\"> <div class=\"wptb-text-container wptb-ph-element wptb-element-text-72\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"> <div class=\"\" style=\"position: relative;\"> <p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/find-local-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find an assister<\/a><\/p><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table><\/div> <div class=\"wptb-frontend-table-after\"><\/div> <\/p><\/div> <h2 id=\"conclusion\" \"conclusion\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2> <p>    <strong>Free dental help<\/strong> isn\u2019t always easy to find, but it is out there. There are a number of options you can investigate for free dentistry, including local health centers, nonprofits, dental schools, clinical trials, and in some states, Medicaid. A good place to begin your search is by dialing 2-1-1 for United Way Worldwide. This nonprofit will help put you in touch with any kind of help you need.<\/p> <p>    Fortunately, there are often free events and clinics throughout the year held by nonprofits, like Give Kids a Smile or Missions of Mercy, where you can get your annual checkup. The volunteers at these events will also help find you your \u2018dental home\u2019\u2014a dentist near you who offers the care you can afford so you can go for regular checkups and cleanings.<\/p> <p>    There are always obstacles in finding care, but where there\u2019s a will there\u2019s a way, and oral health should be a priority for everyone.<\/p> <p>    Remember, if you want to ask a dentist online about your dental problems, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\">Denteractive<\/a>. This service lets you chat with a dentist for free for a limited time.<\/p> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.denteractive.com\/user\/public\/emergency?utm_source=dentaly.org&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=emergency_patient_promo&amp;utm_term=free-dental-care&amp;utm_content=textlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-64853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2619px) 100vw, 2619px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal.png 2619w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1024x247.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-1536x371.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2022\/10\/denteractive-ad-horizontal-2048x495.png 2048w\" alt=\"online dentist booking\" width=\"2619\" height=\"633\" \/><\/a><\/figure> <h2 id=\"faqs\" \"faqs\"class =\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I get free dental work?<\/h3> <p>    You can get free dental work through nonprofit events, free dental clinics, dental schools, and clinical trials. Whether you need to get a tooth pulled for free or you just need a free dental checkup, you can try these options.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do dental schools offer free dental care?<\/h3> <p>    Dental schools do offer free dental care. Dental students who are getting ready to go out into the real world as certified dentists need to treat real patients as part of their degree requirements. If you go to a dental school for free or low-cost dental care, a student will perform your procedure, but they will be supervised the entire time by an experienced, certified dentist, guaranteeing you receive high-quality care.<\/p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where can I get my tooth pulled for free?<\/h3> <p>    To get your tooth pulled for free, you can visit your local health center or call United Way Worldwide (2-1-1) and ask for information about free dental extractions in your area. They\u2019ll be able to put you in touch with free emergency dental care or let you know if there is a free dental clinic for adults and children near where you live.<\/p> <div class=\"socials_share\"> <ul class=\"share-buttons\"> <li class=\"share_item share_item-facebook\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-twitter\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-whatsapp-web\"><\/li> <li class=\"share_item share_item-common\"><\/li> <\/ul> <p>    <script>\n        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) {\n            var tempInput = jQuery('<input type=\"text\">');\n            var curUrl = jQuery(location).attr('href');\n            var shareButton = jQuery('.share-copy-link');\n            shareButton.on('click', function (e) {\n                e.preventDefault();\n                if (navigator.share) {\n                    navigator.share({\n                        title: 'Dentaly.org | Your Oral Healthcare Portal',\n                        url: curUrl\n                    }).then(() => {\n                        console.log('Thanks for sharing!');\n                    }).catch(console.error);\n                } else {\n                    jQuery('body').append(tempInput);\n                    tempInput.val(curUrl).select();\n                    document.execCommand('copy');\n                    tempInput.remove();\n                    jQuery(this).attr('data-state', 'Link is copied').addClass('copied');\n                    setTimeout(function () {\n                        jQuery('.share-copy-link').removeClass('copied');\n                    }, 8000);\n                }\n            });\n        });\n    <\/script><\/p><\/div> <p>    <!--copyscapeskip--><\/p> <div class=\"medical-references\"> <div class=\"medical-references__heading\">Sources<\/div> <div class=\"medical-references__list\"> <p>    <strong>Ada.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/~\/media\/ADA\/Science%20and%20Research\/HPI\/Files\/HPIgraphic_1117_3.pdf?la=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dental benefits coverage in the U.S.<\/a> Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Unitedway.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedway.org\/our-impact\/community-resiliency\/211-connecting-people-to-local-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">211<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Informedimmigrant.com:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informedimmigrant.com\/service-organization-search\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a service organization near you<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>HRSA:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a health center<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Freedentalcare:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedentalcare.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find free dental clinics<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>USA.gov:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/state-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State health departments<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>ADA.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/ebusiness.ada.org\/adaf\/find-dental-care-for-your-kids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find dental care for your child<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>ADCF:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find an upcoming free dental clinic or volunteer opportunity<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Mission of Mercy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amissionofmercy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Healthcare.gov: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/find-local-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find local help<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Dental Lifeline Network:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dentallifeline.org\/our-state-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State programs<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>ADA.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/coda.ada.org\/find-a-program\/search-dental-programs#t=us&amp;sort=%40codastatecitysort%20ascending&amp;f:@programnamesubl_coveofacets_1=[Dental%20Hygiene]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for dental programs<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Clinicaltrials.gov:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a study<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>ASPE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aspe.hhs.gov\/topics\/poverty-economic-mobility\/poverty-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poverty guidelines<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Sunstar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunstar.com\/assets\/sunstar-global-healthy-thinking-report-2021-oral-health-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Healthy Thinking Report<\/a>. Consulted 11th September 2025.<\/p> <p>    <strong>Kff.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/report-section\/kff-health-care-debt-survey-main-findings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Care Debt in the U.S.: The Broad Consequences of Medical and Dental Bills<\/a>. 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Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Informedimmigrant.com:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.informedimmigrant.com\/service-organization-search\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a service organization near you<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>HRSA:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a health center<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Freedentalcare:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedentalcare.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find free dental clinics<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>USA.gov:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/state-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State health departments<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>ADA.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/ebusiness.ada.org\/adaf\/find-dental-care-for-your-kids.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find dental care for your child<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>ADCF:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adcf.net\/clinic-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find an upcoming free dental clinic or volunteer opportunity<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Mission of Mercy:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amissionofmercy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Healthcare.gov: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcare.gov\/find-local-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find local help<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Dental Lifeline Network:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/dentallifeline.org\/our-state-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State programs<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>ADA.org:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/coda.ada.org\/find-a-program\/search-dental-programs#t=us&amp;sort=%40codastatecitysort%20ascending&amp;f:@programnamesubl_coveofacets_1=[Dental%20Hygiene]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Search for dental programs<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Clinicaltrials.gov:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clinicaltrials.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find a study<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>ASPE: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aspe.hhs.gov\/topics\/poverty-economic-mobility\/poverty-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poverty guidelines<\/a>. Consulted 24th October 2024.<\/p> <p><strong>Sunstar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunstar.com\/assets\/sunstar-global-healthy-thinking-report-2021-oral-health-report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Healthy Thinking Report<\/a>. 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