Federally Qualified Health Center open to all; Sliding Fee Discount Program based on household income and family size (dental nominal fee $40/visit for lowest tier). Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance; uninsured welcome.
South Dakota Medicaid covers adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, front-tooth root canals, dentures) with a $2,000 annual maximum for most non-emergency services (benefit year July 1-June 30); preventive, emergency, and denture services are exempt from the cap.
Emergency dental care
Horizon Health Yankton dental provides emergency treatment - call (605) 260-0310. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Dental Lifeline Network South 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/south-dakota/
Delta Dental Mobile Program: free dental care statewide; no patient denied for inability to pay.
CITY SUBSTITUTION: Yankton replaces Aberdeen. After real research effort, Aberdeen (the assigned 3rd-largest SD city) has no verifiable low-cost dental clinic - the Horizon Health Aberdeen site (506 S Wilson St) is medical-only with no dental services, and the South Dakota Urban Indian Health Aberdeen site is primary care only. Watertown (5th-largest) also yielded no verified safety-net dental clinic. Yankton is the next-largest SD city with a verified FQHC dental clinic.
1 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Horizon Health Yankton Medical & Dental. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does SD Medicaid cover dental for adults?
South Dakota Medicaid covers adult dental care (exams, cleanings, fluoride, X-rays, fillings, extractions, crowns, front-tooth root canals, dentures) with a $2,000 annual maximum for most non-emergency services (benefit year July 1-June 30); preventive, emergency, and denture services are exempt from the cap.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Yankton?
Horizon Health Yankton dental provides emergency treatment - call (605) 260-0310. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the nearest ER.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
