UNLV School of Dental Medicine - General Clinics (nearby Las Vegas)
1001 Shadow Ln, Las Vegas, NV
No sliding scale stated
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Reduced-cost treatment — Student-provided care in general clinics costs least; specialty clinic treatments typically less than a standard private practice ✓
Open to the public; free screening to determine candidacy; self-pay student-clinic fees heavily discounted; most insurance accepted at the faculty practice
comprehensive general dentistry by dental students under faculty supervision
advanced needs clinic
pediatric dentistry
orthodontics
emergency dental care (Urgent Care Clinic: (702) 774-2457)
Nevada Medicaid covers emergency-only dental services for adults 21+ (e.g., extractions for pain or infection); routine and restorative adult dental care is generally not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage.
Emergency dental care
UNLV School of Dental Medicine Urgent Care Clinic, (702) 774-2457 (Las Vegas) — dedicated urgent dental care. Nevada Health Centers North Las Vegas, 1-800-787-2568 — call for urgent dental appointments. For life-threatening swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
UNLV School of Dental Medicine student clinics are the lowest-cost comprehensive dental option in the Las Vegas Valley; screening required before treatment — call (702) 774-2400.
Nevada Dental Lifeline / Donated Dental Services: check https://dentallifeline.org/nevada/ for county application status.
Nevada Health Centers' North Las Vegas Family Health Center is confirmed as a dental site in HRSA's NVHC profile. Dental hours vary by site; call 1-800-787-2568 for appointments.
Where can I get cheap dental care in North Las Vegas, NV?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Nevada Health Centers - North Las Vegas Family Health Center, UNLV School of Dental Medicine - General Clinics (nearby Las Vegas). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NV Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Nevada Medicaid covers emergency-only dental services for adults 21+ (e.g., extractions for pain or infection); routine and restorative adult dental care is generally not covered. Children get comprehensive dental coverage.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in North Las Vegas?
UNLV School of Dental Medicine Urgent Care Clinic, (702) 774-2457 (Las Vegas) — dedicated urgent dental care. Nevada Health Centers North Las Vegas, 1-800-787-2568 — call for urgent dental appointments. For life-threatening swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, or trauma, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
