Open to all; federally qualified health center (Cooperative Health); sliding-fee Good Samaritan Plan — no one denied care due to inability to pay; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Tricare, and private insurance
4605 Monticello Rd, Building C, Columbia, SC 29203 Website ↗
Sliding-scale fees
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Sliding-scale fees — Good Samaritan Plan sliding fee scale available for all patients — exact fees not published ✓
Medicaid: Accepts all forms of insurance including Medicaid
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility
Open to all; federally qualified health center (Cooperative Health); sliding-fee Good Samaritan Plan; insured, uninsured, and underinsured welcome; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Emergency dental care
Call Cooperative Health at (803) 705-3169 for urgent dental needs; for life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
SC Dental Association's Dental Access Days and Dental Action Days — periodic free dental events across South Carolina.
Dental Lifeline Network South Carolina Donated Dental Services (DDS): free comprehensive care from volunteer dentists for adults 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults who cannot afford treatment.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Columbia, SC?
2 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Eau Claire Family Dentistry (Cooperative Health), Cooperative Health Dental - Clyburn Campus. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does SC Medicaid cover dental for adults?
South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid (via DentaQuest) gives adults 21+ a $1,000 annual dental benefit (July 1-June 30): exams, one cleaning + bitewings per 12 months, fillings, extractions, and emergency pain relief. Crowns, root canals, and dentures are not covered for adults.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Columbia?
Call Cooperative Health at (803) 705-3169 for urgent dental needs; for life-threatening emergencies go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
