FQHC look-alike of St. Luke's; sliding fee discount program available to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay; accepts most major insurances
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers adult dental on a medical-necessity basis: exams, X-rays, preventive cleanings, amalgam/composite fillings, extractions and oral surgery, and pain palliation; one set of dentures per lifetime. Root canals, crowns, and gum-disease treatment require an approved benefit limit exception. Implants and adult orthodontics are not covered.
Emergency dental care
Call the LVHN Dental Clinic at (610) 969-3955 or Star Community Health Dental at (610) 776-4802 — both handle dental emergencies (call ahead to confirm). For severe trauma or swelling with fever, the LVH–17th Street emergency room is on the same campus.
More ways to save
Star Community Health offers a sliding fee discount program to all patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
LVHN's Miles of Smiles mobile clinic brings dental care to uninsured/underinsured children in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Lehighton — call (610) 969-3955.
MOMn-PA (a Pennsylvania Dental Foundation program) runs periodic free dental clinic events in Allentown — most recently May 2026 at the Allentown Fairgrounds, serving 2,000+ people. Search 'MOMn-PA' for the next event date.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Allentown, PA?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Star Community Health Dental - Sigal, Dental Clinic at Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street, Miles of Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic (LVHN). Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does PA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers adult dental on a medical-necessity basis: exams, X-rays, preventive cleanings, amalgam/composite fillings, extractions and oral surgery, and pain palliation; one set of dentures per lifetime. Root canals, crowns, and gum-disease treatment require an approved benefit limit exception. Implants and adult orthodontics are not covered.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Allentown?
Call the LVHN Dental Clinic at (610) 969-3955 or Star Community Health Dental at (610) 776-4802 — both handle dental emergencies (call ahead to confirm). For severe trauma or swelling with fever, the LVH–17th Street emergency room is on the same campus.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
