Affordable dental care in California
19 verified clinics across 4 cities.
California has 19 verified affordable dental clinics across 4 cities listed on LowCostDentalFinder, including 13 community health centers, 4 dental school clinics, 1 nonprofit clinic. The largest selection is in Los Angeles, with 6 clinics. The services listed most often are cleanings (18 clinics), fillings (18 clinics), extractions (17 clinics). 11 of the clinics publish fees or discounts on their city pages, so you can compare costs before you call. Every listing below links to a city page with verified services, eligibility notes, and contact details for its clinics.
Good to know
Across California: 10 mentioning sliding-scale fees; dental school clinics in Los Angeles, San Francisco; Medicaid dental details published for 4 of the 4 cities; emergency dental guidance published for 4 cities; 11 publishing verified fees or discounts.
Frequently asked questions
- How many affordable dental clinics are in California?
- LowCostDentalFinder lists 19 verified low-cost dental clinics in California, spread across 4 cities: 13 community health centers, 4 dental school clinics, 1 nonprofit clinic. Los Angeles has the most, with 6 clinics.
- Can I get sliding-scale dental fees in California?
- Yes — 10 clinic listings in California mention sliding-scale fees, where the price depends on your income. Community health centers are the most common option; bring proof of income and ask when you book.
- Which California cities have dental school clinics?
- Dental school clinics are listed in Los Angeles, San Francisco. Care there is provided by dental students supervised by licensed faculty, and fees are typically lower than private practice — appointments can take longer, so plan ahead.