Nonprofit 501(c)(3) community clinic serving Medicaid, uninsured, under-insured and low-income patients statewide (patients travel from across ND). Sliding fee scale; Medicaid accepted; payment plans available. Emergency openings for people in severe pain.
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm; patient care by appointment on Mon, Tue, Wed and some Thu
Eligibility
College-owned nonprofit clinic; dental home for children from birth through age 13, including special-needs children. Accepts Medicaid and other insurance; income-based sliding fee scale for uninsured families - no child turned away for cost. Appointment only, no walk-ins.
North Dakota traditional Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures); however the Medicaid Expansion group (ages 19-64) has NO adult dental benefit and should use FQHC sliding-scale clinics.
Emergency dental care
Bridging the Dental Gap holds emergency openings for people in severe pain - call (701) 221-0518. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Dental Lifeline Network North Dakota 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/north-dakota/
Only 16% of ND dental providers accept all Medicaid patients, so book safety-net clinics early; Bridging the Dental Gap draws patients statewide and schedules out weeks ahead.
Bridging the Dental Gap is the flagship safety-net clinic for central/western ND - 53% of its patients are on Medicaid and 32% use the sliding fee scale. Mystic Smiles (opened May 2025) is ND's first pediatric-focused nonprofit clinic of its kind.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Bismarck, ND?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Bridging the Dental Gap, Mystic Smiles Dental Clinic (Bismarck State College), Northland Health Centers - Bismarck Clinic South. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does ND Medicaid cover dental for adults?
North Dakota traditional Medicaid covers comprehensive adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures); however the Medicaid Expansion group (ages 19-64) has NO adult dental benefit and should use FQHC sliding-scale clinics.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Bismarck?
Bridging the Dental Gap holds emergency openings for people in severe pain - call (701) 221-0518. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
