Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published; sliding fee scale for patients without insurance based on income and family size; proof of income, address and ID required ✓
Federally Qualified Health Center; sliding fee scale for uninsured patients based on income and family size. You will be asked to complete an application and provide proof of income, address, and identification.
Discounted student and resident care — Resident care costs approximately 50-60% of a private practice visit; student care approximately 30-40% (appointments last 3-4 hours); faculty care comparable to private practices ✓
Open to all. Three cost tiers: dental students (approximately 30-40% of private-practice cost; appointments last 3-4 hours), residents (approximately 50-60% of private-practice cost), and faculty (comparable to private practice). All care supervised to academic-medical-center standards. Call 860-679-7600 or 1-84-GET-UCONN for an appointment.
Connecticut HUSKY Health (Medicaid) covers medically necessary adult dental care up to $1,000 per year, including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; some services require prior authorization.
Emergency dental care
UConn School of Dental Medicine emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - Connecticut's largest, for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma; call (860) 679-7600. Charter Oak Health Center also offers emergency dental care at 21 Grand St - call (860) 550-7500 for same-day availability. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
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UConn School of Dental Medicine student clinics - the lowest-cost tier in Connecticut, at approximately 30-40% of private-practice cost.
Charter Oak sliding fee scale for uninsured patients; call (860) 550-7500 about eligibility documentation.
UConn's clinics are in Farmington, adjacent to Hartford - the closest dental-school option for the Hartford area.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Hartford, CT?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Charter Oak Health Center - Dental (Main Site), UConn School of Dental Medicine - Patient Clinics. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does CT Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Connecticut HUSKY Health (Medicaid) covers medically necessary adult dental care up to $1,000 per year, including exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; some services require prior authorization.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Hartford?
UConn School of Dental Medicine emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - Connecticut's largest, for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma; call (860) 679-7600. Charter Oak Health Center also offers emergency dental care at 21 Grand St - call (860) 550-7500 for same-day availability. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
