Open to all Vermont residents; reduced flat fees: hygiene treatment $40, dental sealants $20/tooth, fluoride $0, complete oral exam $40, full x-ray series $45; restorative care during Oct-Dec and Feb-Apr semesters
Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Emergency dental care
Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the $1,500 annual cap is met. Call CHCB at (802) 652-1050 for urgent slots. For severe infection or trauma, UVM Medical Center ER, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington.
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Vermont State University Dental Hygiene Clinic (Williston) — hygiene treatment $40, sealants $20/tooth, fluoride free; call (802) 879-5643 (hours change each semester).
CHCB offers free dental care to homeless Vermonters at its dental sites.
Vermont Medicaid (since July 2023): adult annual dental cap $1,500; emergency dental services covered even after the cap is met. See https://dvha.vermont.gov.
South Burlington has no verified standalone low-cost dental clinic of its own; the two nearest verified options are CHCB's Burlington dental sites (2 miles) and the Vermont State University hygiene teaching clinic in Williston (7 miles). Both serve all Vermont residents.
Where can I get cheap dental care in South Burlington, VT?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) - South End Health Center, Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) - Dental Center, Vermont State University Dental Hygiene Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does VT Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Vermont Medicaid covers dental for adults 21+ with a $1,500 annual cap (raised from $1,000 effective July 1, 2023); preventive services are exempt from cost-sharing and emergency dental care (acute pain, infection, bleeding) is covered even after the cap is met. Members under 21 and pregnant/postpartum members have no cap. $3 dental copay per visit. Children get comprehensive coverage under Dr. Dynasaur/Medicaid.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in South Burlington?
Vermont Medicaid covers emergency dental (acute pain, infection, bleeding) for adults 21+ even after the $1,500 annual cap is met. Call CHCB at (802) 652-1050 for urgent slots. For severe infection or trauma, UVM Medical Center ER, 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
