Sliding-scale fees — Discounted fee schedule based on family size and income for patients at or below 200% of federal poverty level; applies to dental; exact fees not published ✓
No denial for inability to pay — No one denied access to services due to inability to pay ✓
Medicaid: Accepts MassHealth and Medicaid for all services, including dental
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.
Emergency dental care
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center offers urgent dental care at its Worcester dental site; for severe dental infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room (e.g., UMass Memorial Medical Center).
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Edward M. Kennedy CHC publishes its sliding fee policy confirming reduced dental fees for patients at or below 200% of the federal poverty level — ask about it when booking.
Both health centers above accept MassHealth, which covers comprehensive adult dental at no copay (see medicaid_dental).
Only two verifiable affordable dental options were found in Worcester; both are federally qualified health centers with published sliding-fee policies. Worcester dental seekers may also find school-based programs for children through the health centers.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Worcester, MA?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Family Health Center of Worcester — Dental, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center — Worcester Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
MassHealth covers comprehensive adult dental at participating dentists with no copays: oral exams, cleanings (twice/year), x-rays, fillings, root canals (not wisdom teeth), crowns, extractions, oral surgery, and full/partial dentures. Source: BeneCare MassHealth, massdhp.org/your-benefits/.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Worcester?
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center offers urgent dental care at its Worcester dental site; for severe dental infections or trauma after hours, go to an emergency room (e.g., UMass Memorial Medical Center).
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
