Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers medically necessary dental services for adults - the state expanded to comprehensive adult dental benefits, including exams, cleanings (up to 4/year), fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; no stated annual dollar cap (MN Statute 256B.0625, subd. 9).
Emergency dental care
Good Samaritan Health and Dental Clinic, (507) 529-4100 - call first. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
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Dental Lifeline Network Minnesota Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for people who are elderly, disabled, or medically fragile and cannot afford treatment - see https://dentallifeline.org/minnesota/
Community Health Service Inc. (CHSI), the regional FQHC at 2720 Broadway Ave N, (507) 529-0503, offers sliding-fee medical care and may refer for dental needs.
Rochester (Mayo's home city) has surprisingly thin verifiable safety-net dental: only the Salvation Army's Good Samaritan clinic after real effort. Mayo Clinic dental primarily serves specialty/referral cases, not low-cost walk-in care. Olmsted County Public Health lists no dental services. Residents may need to travel to the Twin Cities for UMN dental school clinics.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Rochester, MN?
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Good Samaritan Health and Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MN Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) covers medically necessary dental services for adults - the state expanded to comprehensive adult dental benefits, including exams, cleanings (up to 4/year), fillings, crowns, root canals, extractions, and dentures; no stated annual dollar cap (MN Statute 256B.0625, subd. 9).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Rochester?
Good Samaritan Health and Dental Clinic, (507) 529-4100 - call first. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
