Alaska Medicaid covers emergency dental care (pain relief, acute infection) for adults, plus an enhanced benefit of up to $1,150 per state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) for adults 21+, covering preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and denture services.
Emergency dental care
For urgent dental pain, call your regular dentist or SCF Dental, (907) 631-7690. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
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Alaska's Donated Dental Services program (Dental Lifeline Network) provides free comprehensive care to elderly and disabled residents with no means to pay - check https://dentallifeline.org/alaska/ for status.
Remote Area Medical periodically runs free pop-up dental clinics in the Anchorage/Mat-Su area - check ramusa.org/events for upcoming dates.
Wasilla has very few verified safety-net dental options; Southcentral Foundation's Wasilla dental clinic (a tribal health provider serving Alaska Native and American Indian patients) is the only one verified. Sunshine Community Health Center operates medical/dental in nearby Talkeetna and Willow (Upper Susitna Valley), roughly 45+ minutes away - its Wasilla-area site is no longer operating.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Southcentral Foundation - BNPCC Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does AK Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Alaska Medicaid covers emergency dental care (pain relief, acute infection) for adults, plus an enhanced benefit of up to $1,150 per state fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) for adults 21+, covering preventive, diagnostic, restorative, and denture services.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Wasilla?
For urgent dental pain, call your regular dentist or SCF Dental, (907) 631-7690. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
