Affordable dental care in Memphis, TN

Low-cost dental clinics, dental school clinics, and sliding-scale options in Memphis — verified from official sources.

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At a glance: Memphis

Clinics listed
4
Sliding-scale fees
3 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) covers dental for all adults 21 and older since January 2023…

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Christ Community Health Services - Third Street Dental Center

3362 S Third Street, Memphis, TN 38109

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale available to those who qualify — exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(901) 842-3175
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm (closed 12-1pm)
Eligibility
Open to all; sliding fee scale based on income; accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance
Languages
English, Spanish

Conditions treated

  • Teeth cleanings ✓
  • Dental sealants ✓
  • Cavity fillings ✓
  • Dental crowns ✓
  • Periodontal services ✓
  • Tooth extractions ✓
  • Complete and partial dentures ✓
  • Pediatric dentistry ✓

Official source: www.dentalnav.com

Nonprofit clinic

Church Health Dental Clinic

1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 142, Memphis, TN 38104

What you'll pay

Pricing not published — call for sliding-scale details.

Phone
(901) 272-0003
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu 8am-5pm; Wed 8am-3pm; Fri 8am-12pm; no walk-ins
Eligibility
Established Church Health patients and MEMPHIS Plan participants; working uninsured adults (fees on sliding scale based on income)

Conditions treated

  • Dental examinations ✓
  • Dental x-rays ✓
  • Teeth cleanings ✓
  • Cavity fillings ✓
  • Tooth extractions ✓
  • Root canals ✓
  • Dental crowns ✓
  • Periodontal therapy ✓
  • Oral cancer screening ✓
  • Emergency dental care ✓

Official source: churchhealth.org

Dental school clinic

UTHSC College of Dentistry - AEGD Clinic

875 Union Ave, Suite C302 (Dunn Dental Building, 3rd floor), Memphis, TN 38163

What you'll pay verified

  • Reduced resident-clinic fees — Fees significantly lower than private dental practices — exact fees not published ✓
Phone
(901) 448-2343
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Eligibility
Open to all adults; fees significantly lower than private practice; screening appointment required

Conditions treated

  • Comprehensive dental care ✓
  • Root canal treatments ✓
  • Crowns and bridges ✓
  • Dental implants ✓

Official source: news.uthsc.edu

Community health center

Memphis Health Center - Dental

360 E.H. Crump Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding scale fee schedule for uninsured and underinsured patients — exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid

Phone
(901) 261-2000
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm
Eligibility
Open to all ages regardless of income or insurance; sliding scale fee schedule for uninsured/underinsured
Languages
English, Spanish

Conditions treated

  • Dental cleanings ✓
  • Tooth extractions ✓
  • Dental exams ✓
  • Dental sealants ✓
  • Fluoride treatments ✓

Official source: www.statesdentalcare.com

TN Medicaid dental coverage

TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) covers dental for all adults 21 and older since January 2023: exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, extractions, and root canals — at no cost for medically necessary covered services. Benefits are managed statewide by Renaissance (866-864-2526).

Emergency dental care

Church Health offers same-day emergency dental appointments for established patients — call (901) 272-0003 early (no walk-ins). UTHSC AEGD Clinic: (901) 448-2343, Mon-Fri. For severe, after-hours emergencies, go to the nearest ER.

More ways to save

Church Health is the largest faith-based clinic of its type in the US (60,000+ patients) and does not rely on government funding; dental care requires becoming an established Church Health or MEMPHIS Plan patient first.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Memphis, TN?
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Christ Community Health Services - Third Street Dental Center, Church Health Dental Clinic, UTHSC College of Dentistry - AEGD Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does TN Medicaid cover dental for adults?
TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) covers dental for all adults 21 and older since January 2023: exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures, extractions, and root canals — at no cost for medically necessary covered services. Benefits are managed statewide by Renaissance (866-864-2526).
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Memphis?
Church Health offers same-day emergency dental appointments for established patients — call (901) 272-0003 early (no walk-ins). UTHSC AEGD Clinic: (901) 448-2343, Mon-Fri. For severe, after-hours emergencies, go to the nearest ER.

Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.