Patients

Find affordable dental care

Lower-cost options serving Greater Boston. We link to each program's own site — always confirm eligibility, fees and availability with them directly.

Dental school clinics

Students treat patients under faculty supervision. Fees are often lower; appointments usually take longer.

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Patient treatment centers in the South End.

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Patient care clinics in Chinatown / Downtown.

Harvard School of Dental Medicine — Harvard Dental Center

Teaching and faculty practices in the Longwood area.

Community health centers

Many offer dental care on a sliding fee scale based on income, and accept MassHealth.

HRSA — Find a Health Center

Federal search tool for health centers near any address; filter for dental.

Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers

Directory of community health centers across the state.

Coverage and assistance programs

Programs that help pay for care or connect people with volunteer dentists.

MassHealth Dental Program

Find dentists who accept MassHealth and check covered services.

Dental Lifeline Network (Donated Dental Services)

Volunteer dentists for people who are elderly, disabled or medically fragile. Availability is limited and may change; waitlists are common.

In a dental emergency with facial swelling, fever or trouble breathing or swallowing, call 911 or go to an emergency room. Know a program we should add? Tell us on the Contact page.