This is a list of dental clinics in or around the Twin Cities Metro area that have indicated they provide dental services to patients who are on public care programs, or that offer dental services at a reduced cost. Find a clinic in your area, and then call to make an appointment. Please note that services, hours and costs at these clinics vary, so you may find it helpful to click on the clinic website for more information.

Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of all Twin Cities Metro Area dental clinics that provide such services, nor are these clinics expressly endorsed by the MDA. In addition, many private practice dentists who are not listed here provide care to those who are enrolled in Minnesota Health Care Programs (Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, and General Assistance Medical Care).

Also, there are special resources where limited amounts of reduced cost or free dental services are offered under certain circumstances.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Minnesota State Assistance Telephone Line: For a list of dentists accepting the State Medical Assistance Plans 651-431-2670

UCare ToothCare Mobile Unit For eligible UCare Members.

Minnesota Help A comprehensive list of sites that provide limited dental services for children and pregnant women.

Donated Dental Services (Dental Lifeline Network) Serves permanently disabled, elderly or medically compromised people who have no other way of paying for dental care.  Free comprehensive dental services for those who qualify. Qualified applicants will be provided services by a private practicing dentist in their office. Specific criteria and application required. Contact: Dental Life Line Network at 1-866-242-6290 to request an application or apply online at www.dentallifeline.org/minnesota. Please leave a full name and full address and an application will be mailed to you. Note: some counties may have a waiting list of a year or more.

Give Back a Smile Program Special program for battered women.

Give Kids a Smile Held at many participating clinics throughout Minnesota annually in February.

Minnesota Oral Health Coalition
Minnesota’s statewide oral health organization dedicated to education, advocacy, awareness and collaboration.
763-381-1701
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Mission of Mercy The first Minnesota Mission of Mercy was held in Mankato in 2012. The Minnesota Mission of Mercy provides free exams, fillings, extractions, root canals, partials, children’s dentistry, hygiene and oral health education in a large temporary clinic. The 2024 Minnesota Mission of Mercy was held June 7-8, 2024, at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).

Smiles Change Lives Provides orthodontic care in private orthodontic offices throughout the state for children ages 10-18 who have a significant malocclusion, can be treated in one stage, have good oral hygiene and cannot afford orthodontic treatment.  Applicants need to be below 200% of the federal poverty level.  If accepted into the program, the orthodontic treatment fee is $600.  For an application call 888-900-3554.