Sliding-scale fees — Sliding fee scale discounts based on household size and annual income; may be free with proven financial need; exact fees not published ✓
Open to all; sliding fee scale discounts based on household size and income (bring proof of income); federally funded health center — uninsured patients covered
Free care — Free dental care (fillings, extractions, simple root canals) for uninsured Clark County residents with income at or below twice the Federal Poverty Guidelines ✓
Dental clinic hours vary; call (360) 694-0355 and leave a message to request an appointment
Eligibility
Clark County residents only; no dental insurance; income below two times the Federal Poverty Guidelines (per Clark County Dental Society — call to confirm); by appointment only; limited appointments
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) covers adult dental (21+) as a fee-for-service benefit via the ProviderOne card: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, front-tooth root canals, and dentures/partials; implants, bridges, porcelain crowns, and premolar/molar root canals are generally not covered.
Emergency dental care
Sea Mar Vancouver (1412 NE 88th St) offers adult emergency dental care — call (360) 574-4074, Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. New Heights Dental Clinic and the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provide free urgent care (fillings/extractions) to qualifying uninsured patients; call ahead for appointment details. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
More ways to save
Clark College Dental Hygiene Clinic — low-cost cleanings, x-rays, fillings from supervised students; (360) 992-2158.
New Heights Dental Clinic and the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington both provide FREE urgent dental care (fillings/extractions) to qualifying uninsured patients.
Dental Lifeline Network - Washington Donated Dental Services: free comprehensive care for 65+, permanently disabled, or medically fragile adults with no means to pay; coordinator (206) 441-8777. As of Oct 2026, all counties were reported closed to new applications due to waitlists.
Sea Mar also operates East Vancouver (19005 SE 34th St) and Salmon Creek dental sites, but those pages were not opened and verified at press time. Vancouver sits across the river from Portland, OR — patients with Oregon Health Plan may also use Portland-area clinics.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Vancouver, WA?
4 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Sea Mar Vancouver Dental Clinic - NE 88th St, Clark College Dental Hygiene Clinic, New Heights Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does WA Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) covers adult dental (21+) as a fee-for-service benefit via the ProviderOne card: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, front-tooth root canals, and dentures/partials; implants, bridges, porcelain crowns, and premolar/molar root canals are generally not covered.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Vancouver?
Sea Mar Vancouver (1412 NE 88th St) offers adult emergency dental care — call (360) 574-4074, Mon-Sat 8am-5pm. New Heights Dental Clinic and the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington provide free urgent care (fillings/extractions) to qualifying uninsured patients; call ahead for appointment details. For severe swelling, bleeding, or signs of spreading infection, go to the nearest hospital ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Vancouver, WA?
Yes: New Heights Dental Clinic, Free Clinic of Southwest Washington - Dental Services. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
