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 CareOregon Dental and Delta Dental.
Emergency dental care
East County Health Center dental provides urgent dental care, Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm — call (503) 988-5558. OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic in Portland offers emergency dental care Mon-Fri 7:30am-2pm with no need to be a current patient, (503) 494-6822. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
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Mt. Hood Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic — cleanings $30-40, x-rays $15-35 (by appointment, school year only); (503) 491-7176.
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.
Only two general-access low-cost dental sites were verified inside Gresham itself. Gresham is ~15 miles east of Portland, where several more options exist (OHSU Russell Street, Wallace Medical Concern, PCC Dental Clinic — see portland file). Multnomah County's Rockwood Health Center dental was temporarily closed for renovations through spring 2027 at press time.
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including East County Health Center - Dental, Mt. Hood Community College Dental Hygiene 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 CareOregon Dental and Delta Dental.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Gresham?
East County Health Center dental provides urgent dental care, Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm — call (503) 988-5558. OHSU Russell Street Dental Clinic in Portland offers emergency dental care Mon-Fri 7:30am-2pm with no need to be a current patient, (503) 494-6822. For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
