Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published; reduced-rate care through sliding scale fees for patients not eligible for public insurance; staff help patients apply for public health insurance ✓
Patient-reported cost — 2018 patient reports of $150 charged on sliding scale (service not specified; site warns crowd-sourced prices may be inaccurate) ✓
Mon-Tue 7:30am-6pm; Wed-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm; first Saturday of month 8:30am-12pm
Eligibility
Community Health Center, Inc. (FQHC) dental clinic for uninsured and underinsured patients; reduced rates through sliding scale fees. An Access to Care team member can help you apply for public insurance programs.
Federally Qualified Health Center; Optimus sliding fee program for uninsured/low-income patients (based on family size and income); accepts a broad range of health insurance plans.
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 runs Connecticut's largest emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - emergency treatment for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma. Call (860) 679-7600 for an appointment. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
UConn School of Dental Medicine student clinics (Farmington) - care at approximately 30-40% of private-practice cost, residents ~50-60%, all supervised by faculty. Call (860) 679-7600.
FQHC sliding-fee discounts: bring photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income to enroll in the discount program.
Stamford has fewer dedicated low-cost dental sites than other CT cities; nearby FQHC dental options also exist in Bridgeport and Norwalk.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Stamford, CT?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Franklin Street Community Health Center - Dental, Optimus Health Care - Stamford (Stamford Ambulatory Care 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 Stamford?
UConn School of Dental Medicine runs Connecticut's largest emergency dental service (263 Farmington Ave, Farmington) - emergency treatment for acute pain, bleeding, swelling, and trauma. Call (860) 679-7600 for an appointment. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
