Open to the public; senior dental students work under close faculty supervision at reduced fees; also operates a Special Needs Dental Clinic (appointments: 954-262-1795)
Care regardless of ability to pay — Serves people experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade County; all patients provided services regardless of ability to pay ✓
Serves persons experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade County, including men, women and children; payment on a sliding fee scale; services provided regardless of ability to pay
Florida Medicaid for adults 21+ is limited to emergency dental (emergency exams, x-rays, extractions, abscess drainage) plus full/partial dentures and related services; routine preventive and restorative care are not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage.
Emergency dental care
NSU Health Dental Care (NSU College of Dental Medicine) — for tooth pain, abscess, traumatized teeth, or tooth infection; endodontists and oral surgeons treat pain, infection, and swelling. Main dental center: 3050 S. University Drive, Davie, FL. Call 954-NSU-CARE (954-678-2273), Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. For a life-threatening emergency go to the nearest ER.
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NSU College of Dental Medicine student clinics (North Miami Beach, 1750 NE 167th St) — supervised student dental care at reduced fees; appointments (954) 262-7500.
Dental Lifeline Network Florida Donated Dental Services (jointly funded with the Florida Dental Association): free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists and labs for disabled, elderly, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford necessary treatment — https://www.floridadental.org/foundation/programs/donated-dental-services
The NSU North Miami Beach Dental Clinic is Miami-Dade's largest dental facility (36 chairs) and serves north Miami-Dade/south Broward. NSU also offers reduced-fee veteran dental care at South Florida facilities: (954) 262-3576, option 2. Remote Area Medical (ramusa.org) periodically runs free dental/vision pop-up clinics in the Miami area — check their schedule before traveling.
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including NSU College of Dental Medicine - North Miami Beach Dental Clinic, Jessie Trice Community Health System - Dental Health Center, Community Health of South Florida - West Perrine Health Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does FL Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Florida Medicaid for adults 21+ is limited to emergency dental (emergency exams, x-rays, extractions, abscess drainage) plus full/partial dentures and related services; routine preventive and restorative care are not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Miami?
NSU Health Dental Care (NSU College of Dental Medicine) — for tooth pain, abscess, traumatized teeth, or tooth infection; endodontists and oral surgeons treat pain, infection, and swelling. Main dental center: 3050 S. University Drive, Davie, FL. Call 954-NSU-CARE (954-678-2273), Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. For a life-threatening emergency go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
