Where can I get cheap dental care in Newark, NJ?

3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Newark Community Health Centers - Broadway Dental, Saint James Health, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - Patient Clinics. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.

Affordable dental care in Newark, NJ

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

3 clinics listed
2 sliding-scale
3 with verified prices

At a glance: Newark

Clinics listed: 3
Sliding-scale fees: 2 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental: NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental care for adults - exams, cleanings, x…

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Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Newark Community Health Centers - Broadway Dental

741 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104

Sliding-scale fees

What you'll pay verified

Sliding-scale fees — Income-based, exact fees not published ✓
Extraction (user-reported) — $90 for extractions reported by a site user (May 2016); not clinic-verified ✓

Phone: (973) 483-1300
Hours: Dental clinic: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm; Sat 9am-5pm
Eligibility: Federally Qualified Health Center dental clinic; sliding scale fees based on ability to pay; open to insured and uninsured patients.

preventive dental care
dental screenings
sealants
fillings
pediatric dentistry
geriatric dentistry
extractions
periodontics
prosthodontics
school-based dental services

Conditions treated

Extractions ✓
Dentures ✓
Simple dental procedures ✓
Wellness and prevention ✓
Fluoride treatments for children ✓
Prophylactic cleanings/exams ✓

Official source: www.dentalclinics.org

Community health center

Saint James Health

228 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, NJ 07105

Sliding-scale fees
Accepts Medicaid

What you'll pay verified

Sliding-scale fees — Sliding Fee Scale listed as payment method; exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts all insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid of New Jersey

Phone: (973) 789-8111
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Eligibility: Federally Qualified Health Center; sliding fee scale; accepts Medicaid of New Jersey, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay patients.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese

pediatric dental care

Official source: FREECLINICDIRECTORY.ORG

Dental school clinic

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - Patient Clinics

110 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ 07103

What you'll pay verified

Emergency exam — $110 emergency clinic fee, includes diagnostic exam and medical review; collected before being seen ✓
Additional emergency procedures — X-rays, extractions, and root canals incur additional charges due at time of service ✓

Phone: (973) 972-4242
Eligibility: Open to all, including new patients. Emergency walk-in clinic at 195 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102: $110 fee (diagnostic exam and medical review, collected before being seen; additional procedures extra), first-come first-served - register at 9am or 1pm. Valid photo ID required. Call (973) 972-4242 for an initial appointment.

general dentistry
emergency dental care

Conditions treated

General and preventive dentistry ✓
Pediatric dentistry ✓
Orthodontics/braces ✓
Root canal therapy ✓
Periodontics (gum disease treatment) ✓
Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures) ✓
Oral surgery/extractions ✓
Orofacial pain (TMJ) treatment ✓
Special needs dental care ✓
Oral medicine ✓

Official source: sdm.rutgers.edu

NJ Medicaid dental coverage

NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental care for adults - exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more (some services need prior authorization). Coverage details vary by managed-care plan; confirm specifics with your plan.

Emergency dental care

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency clinic, 195 University Ave, Newark - walk-in sessions at 10am and 2pm (register at 9am or 1pm, first-come first-served), $110 fee; call (973) 972-4242. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

More ways to save

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency walk-in clinic: $110 exam fee, seen same day on a first-come first-served basis.
Dental Lifeline Network New Jersey (dentallifeline.org/new-jersey/, (732) 821-3056) - free comprehensive dental care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment.
NJDA Senior-Dent program for New Jersey residents age 65+ with a PAAD card, no dental insurance, and qualifying income.

Newark Community Health Centers also operates school-based dental services. Jewish Renaissance Medical Center runs school-based dental clinics at several Newark schools (sliding scale) - call (973) 679-7709.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Newark, NJ?: 3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Newark Community Health Centers - Broadway Dental, Saint James Health, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - Patient Clinics. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does NJ Medicaid cover dental for adults?: NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid) covers comprehensive dental care for adults - exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and more (some services need prior authorization). Coverage details vary by managed-care plan; confirm specifics with your plan.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Newark?: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine emergency clinic, 195 University Ave, Newark - walk-in sessions at 10am and 2pm (register at 9am or 1pm, first-come first-served), $110 fee; call (973) 972-4242. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

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