Federally Qualified Health Center; sliding-fee application based on family size and income. IMPORTANT: as of the last check Northland is not accepting new dental patients in Minot - call to check the current waitlist status.
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
Northland Health Centers Minot Dental handles dental emergencies for established patients, (701) 838-3051, but is not taking new dental patients currently. Bridging the Dental Gap in Bismarck (about 100 miles south) keeps emergency openings for people in severe pain, (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/
If Minot's waitlist is closed, the next closest safety-net dental options are Bridging the Dental Gap in Bismarck or Family HealthCare in Fargo.
Minot has the thinnest safety-net dental coverage of the four ND cities: only one verified FQHC dental clinic, which is currently closed to new dental patients. No verified second clinic found after real effort. Listed with a single clinic and honest waitlist warning.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Northland Health Centers - Minot Dental Clinic. 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 Minot?
Northland Health Centers Minot Dental handles dental emergencies for established patients, (701) 838-3051, but is not taking new dental patients currently. Bridging the Dental Gap in Bismarck (about 100 miles south) keeps emergency openings for people in severe pain, (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.
