Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-3pm; walk-in ER dental clinics at 1415 Pearl St on alternating Fridays (lottery system, arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before start)
Eligibility
Uninsured, underinsured, low-income, or homeless individuals; sliding scale for uninsured (bring proof of income and photo ID); accepts OHP, Trillium, Pacific Source and private dental insurance
Open to the community; low-cost fees; student clinic supervised by licensed faculty; does NOT accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP); hours vary by term and school breaks — call before visiting
Open to all; federally funded community health center — sliding scale for uninsured; originally grant-funded for people living with HIV, now a general community dental clinic
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers dental for all members: annual cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and emergency care; members under 21 and pregnant members also get crowns, sealants, and root canals. Dental benefits are delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) such as Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, and Trillium.
Emergency dental care
White Bird Dental offers walk-in emergency dental clinics at 1415 Pearl St on alternating Fridays (lottery system, not first-come-first-served) — call (541) 344-8302 for the schedule. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
More ways to save
LCC Education Dental Clinic — low-cost cleanings/exams from supervised students (no OHP accepted); (541) 463-5206.
White Bird Dental walk-in ER clinics (alternating Fridays, lottery system) for urgent dental pain; (541) 344-8302.
Dental Lifeline Network - Oregon Donated Dental Services: free comprehensive dental care for people 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile with no means to pay — check https://dentallifeline.org/oregon/ for current application status.
White Bird Clinic also operates a medical clinic at 1400 Mill St, Eugene. Volunteers in Medicine (2260 Marcola Rd, Springfield) offers free medical care to qualifying Lane County adults, but its dental program could not be verified as currently operating at press time and is not listed.
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including White Bird Dental Clinic, LCC Education Dental Clinic, Clocktower Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does OR Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Oregon Health Plan (OHP) covers dental for all members: annual cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, and emergency care; members under 21 and pregnant members also get crowns, sealants, and root canals. Dental benefits are delivered through Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) such as Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, and Trillium.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Eugene?
White Bird Dental offers walk-in emergency dental clinics at 1415 Pearl St on alternating Fridays (lottery system, not first-come-first-served) — call (541) 344-8302 for the schedule. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
