Federally Qualified Health Center; sliding scale available; accepts uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance; all income levels.
Free care for uninsured adults — Volunteer-run nonprofit clinic serving uninsured adults free of charge, providing medical and dental care ✓
Eligibility
Free medical and dental care for uninsured adults. Small volunteer-run clinic (about 300 patients/year); appointments depend on volunteer provider schedules, so call ahead and expect a possible waitlist. Rebranded from Hope Medical Dental Clinic to Hope Wellness Center in October 2025.
Delaware Medicaid covers adult dental care since January 2021: $1,000 per year maximum ($1,500 for emergencies), no copay. Covered: exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, fillings, extractions, and limited periodontics. Source: Delaware DHSS Medicaid dental materials.
Emergency dental care
Westside Family Healthcare Dover - (302) 678-4622; call for availability. DTCC Dental Health Center in Wilmington handles low-cost dental emergencies - (302) 571-5364. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
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Hope Wellness Center - completely free medical and dental care for uninsured adults (appointment-based).
DTCC Dental Health Center in Wilmington - reduced-cost dental care by supervised students; emergency exam + x-ray $34; (302) 571-5364.
Dover is a smaller city; these two clinics are the verified low-cost dental options. Wilmington (about 45 minutes north) has additional FQHC and dental-school clinics.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Westside Family Healthcare - Dover (Medical and Dental), Hope Wellness Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does DE Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Delaware Medicaid covers adult dental care since January 2021: $1,000 per year maximum ($1,500 for emergencies), no copay. Covered: exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants, fillings, extractions, and limited periodontics. Source: Delaware DHSS Medicaid dental materials.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Dover?
Westside Family Healthcare Dover - (302) 678-4622; call for availability. DTCC Dental Health Center in Wilmington handles low-cost dental emergencies - (302) 571-5364. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
