Health District of Northern Larimer County - Family Dental Clinic
202 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Website ↗
Free care
Sliding-scale fees
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published; comprehensive-care sliding fee set by household size and income; care coordinators help determine costs ✓
Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid and CHP+; also works with uninsured patients to make care affordable (district residents meeting income guidelines)
Free and low-cost care for people in northern Larimer County without dental insurance who meet income guidelines; accepts Medicaid and CHP+; sliding fee by household size and income
Front Range Community College - Community Dental Clinic
Grays Peak Building, 4616 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80525 Website ↗
No sliding scale stated
What you'll pay verified
Flat-rate first visit — Most first-time patients pay a flat $50 for adults / $20 for children, covering cleaning, hygiene exam, dental checkup, X-rays and required follow-up visits ✓
Low teaching-clinic fees — Fees set as low as the college can set them; student providers under faculty supervision; appointments longer than typical; clinic unable to accept insurance ✓
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) covers adult dental care: annual exams and cleanings, diagnostic and restorative services (x-rays, fillings), extractions, root canals, crowns, partial and complete dentures, periodontal scaling — some services need prior authorization. No copays, deductible, or out-of-pocket maximum. Effective July 1, 2026: $3,000 yearly benefit limit (July 1–June 30); emergency services and dentures do NOT count toward the limit. Benefit administered by DentaQuest.
Emergency dental care
The Health District Family Dental Clinic sets aside daily appointments for emergencies and welcomes emergency walk-ins — call (970) 416-5331 (same-day or next-day for true dental emergencies). For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
More ways to save
Health District Family Dental Clinic — free or low-cost care for uninsured people in northern Larimer County; sliding fee; accepts Medicaid/CHP+; daily emergency appointments.
FRCC Community Dental Clinic — flat $50 (adults) / $20 (children) first-time visit covering cleaning, exam, X-rays and follow-ups; appointments run longer because students are learning.
Salud Family Health (FQHC) — dental department with dentists and hygienists; sliding fee scale.
Health First Colorado (Medicaid) covers adult dental: exams, cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, dentures — via DentaQuest (855-225-1729).
The Health District Family Dental Clinic serves the Health District boundaries (Fort Collins, Timnath, Laporte, Wellington, Bellvue, Livermore, Red Feather Lakes, Virginia Dale, west Windsor). FRCC's clinic cannot accept insurance but charges flat low rates.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Fort Collins, CO?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Health District of Northern Larimer County - Family Dental Clinic, Front Range Community College - Community Dental Clinic, Salud Family Health - Fort Collins. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does CO Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Health First Colorado (Colorado Medicaid) covers adult dental care: annual exams and cleanings, diagnostic and restorative services (x-rays, fillings), extractions, root canals, crowns, partial and complete dentures, periodontal scaling — some services need prior authorization. No copays, deductible, or out-of-pocket maximum. Effective July 1, 2026: $3,000 yearly benefit limit (July 1–June 30); emergency services and dentures do NOT count toward the limit. Benefit administered by DentaQuest.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Fort Collins?
The Health District Family Dental Clinic sets aside daily appointments for emergencies and welcomes emergency walk-ins — call (970) 416-5331 (same-day or next-day for true dental emergencies). For facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or swelling with fever, go to the nearest emergency room.
Are there free dental clinics in Fort Collins, CO?
Yes: Health District of Northern Larimer County - Family Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
