Affordable dental care in Indianapolis, IN

Low-cost dental clinics, dental school clinics, and sliding-scale options in Indianapolis — verified from official sources.

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At a glance: Indianapolis

Clinics listed
4
Sliding-scale fees
3 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan …

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

HealthNet Barrington Health & Dental Center

3401 E Raymond St, Indianapolis, IN 46203 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts all Medicare, Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise plans and most commercial insurance plans

Phone
(317) 957-2100
Hours
Dental: Mon 10am-7pm; Tue-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Open to all; accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Hoosier Healthwise, most commercial insurance; sliding fee scale discount program for eligible patients

Conditions treated

  • Cleanings ✓
  • Sealants ✓
  • Fluoride treatment ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Orthodontic referrals ✓
  • Emergency dental care ✓

Official source: www.indyhealthnet.org

Community health center

HealthNet Speedway Health & Dental Center

6020 Crawfordsville Rd, Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN 46224 Website ↗

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Phone
(317) 957-2070
Eligibility
Open to all; HealthNet sliding fee scale discount program for eligible patients

Conditions treated

  • Cleanings ✓
  • Sealants ✓
  • Fluoride treatment ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Orthodontic referrals ✓
  • Emergency dental care ✓

Official source: www.indianapca.org

Community clinic

Raphael Health Center

401 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Helps patients apply for Medicaid or other low/no-cost health insurance options

Phone
(317) 926-1507
Hours
Mon 9am-3pm; Tue & Thu 8am-5pm; Wed 10am-8pm; Fri 8am-2pm
Eligibility
Open to all; sliding fee scale for services; helps patients apply for Medicaid or other low/no-cost insurance

Conditions treated

  • Full dental exam ✓
  • Oral x-rays ✓
  • Oral hygiene counseling ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Extractions ✓
  • Crowns ✓
  • Teeth whitening ✓

Official source: www.dentalclinics.org

Dental school clinic

IU School of Dentistry - Patient Clinics

1121 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Affordable prices — Quality dental care at an affordable cost; no specific fee schedule or discount terms published ✓
Phone
(317) 274-7433
Eligibility
Open to all; accepting new patients

Conditions treated

  • Dental exams ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Root canal therapy ✓
  • Crowns ✓
  • Bridges ✓
  • Dentures ✓
  • Dental implants ✓
  • Braces/orthodontics ✓
  • Pediatric dentistry ✓

Official source: www.dentistry.iu.edu

IN Medicaid dental coverage

Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). HIP Plus — for members who make their monthly POWER account contributions — covers dental, vision, and chiropractic services. HIP Basic — for members who do not make POWER account contributions — generally does NOT cover adult dental for most members. (Verified from the Indiana FSSA HIP provider information page.)

Emergency dental care

HealthNet offers same-day appointments and walk-in hours (Mon-Fri 8:30-11am, established patients) — call (317) 957-2070. For IU School of Dentistry emergency care, call Patient Services at (317) 274-7433. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.

More ways to save

HealthNet consolidated its dental services into two locations (Barrington and Speedway) after the People's Health & Dental Center at 2340 E 10th St temporarily closed effective September 25, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Indianapolis, IN?
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including HealthNet Barrington Health & Dental Center, HealthNet Speedway Health & Dental Center, Raphael Health Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does IN Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Indiana's Medicaid program for low-income adults (ages 19-64) is the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). HIP Plus — for members who make their monthly POWER account contributions — covers dental, vision, and chiropractic services. HIP Basic — for members who do not make POWER account contributions — generally does NOT cover adult dental for most members. (Verified from the Indiana FSSA HIP provider information page.)
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Indianapolis?
HealthNet offers same-day appointments and walk-in hours (Mon-Fri 8:30-11am, established patients) — call (317) 957-2070. For IU School of Dentistry emergency care, call Patient Services at (317) 274-7433. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.

Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.