Affordable dental care in Madison, WI

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

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At a glance: Madison

Clinics listed
5
Sliding-scale fees
1 clinics
Free care
1 clinics
Adult Medicaid dental
Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid covers comprehensive dental for adults 21 and older: ex…

Affordable dental clinics

Community health center

Access Community Health Centers - Joyce & Marshall Erdman Clinic Dental

2202 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713 Website ↗

What you'll pay verified

  • Sliding-scale fees — Sliding scale available; exact fees not published ✓

Medicaid: Accepts Medicaid (listed among accepted coverage)

Phone
(608) 443-5480
Hours
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Low-income and medically underserved; accepts Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, Medicare, some private insurance; sliding fee scale for uninsured
Languages
English, Spanish

Conditions treated

  • Dental exams ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Restorative care ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Extractions ✓
  • Root canals ✓
  • Dentures ✓
  • Sealants ✓
  • Gum disease prevention ✓

Official source: www.uslowcostdental.com

Nonprofit clinic

Affordable Dental Care, Inc

2110 Fordem Ave, Madison, WI 53704

What you'll pay verified

  • Discounted fees — Full general dentistry at around half the cost of traditional fees for patients without insurance ✓
Phone
(608) 622-4002
Hours
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm
Eligibility
Open to all; full general dentistry at around half the cost of traditional fees for patients without insurance

Official source: www.wda.org

Charitable clinic

More Smiles Wisconsin - Salvation Army Dental Clinic

630 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703

Phone
(608) 665-2752
Hours
Tue-Fri 8am-4pm; Thursday Urgent Care Clinic 5:15pm-9pm
Eligibility
Primarily homeless or those at high risk of homelessness; low-income uninsured and underinsured

Conditions treated

  • Dental exams ✓
  • X-rays ✓
  • Fillings ✓
  • Extractions ✓
  • Cleanings ✓
  • Root canals ✓
  • Emergency dental care ✓

Official source: www.wda.org

Dental school clinic

Madison Area Technical College - Dental Hygiene Clinic

1705 Hoffman St, Rm 151, Madison, WI 53704

Phone
(608) 258-2400
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Eligibility
All accepted

Official source: www.wda.org

Nonprofit clinic

Vivent Health (AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin) - Madison Dental Clinic

600 Williamson St, Suite H, Madison, WI 53703

Phone
(608) 252-6540
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Eligibility
HIV-positive Wisconsin residents regardless of ability to pay

Conditions treated

  • Preventive dental care ✓
  • Restorative dental care ✓
  • Dental exams ✓
  • Teeth cleanings ✓

Official source: www.wda.org

WI Medicaid dental coverage

Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid covers comprehensive dental for adults 21 and older: exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, gum treatment, and dentures (with prior authorization). Copays are $0.50-$3.00 per service.

Emergency dental care

More Smiles Wisconsin runs a Thursday Urgent Care Clinic (5:15pm-9pm) at the Salvation Army, 630 E Washington Ave, (608) 665-2752, for homeless and low-income uninsured/underinsured patients. Access Community Health Centers dental (2202 S Park St, (608) 443-5480) handles urgent dental needs for its patients — call ahead. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.

More ways to save

Access Community Health Centers also has a dental site at the William T. Evjue Clinic, 3434 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704, (608) 443-5482. More Smiles Wisconsin operates a Boys and Girls Club clinic in Fitchburg for BGCDC members and community members at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (patients added to a waitlist).

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get cheap dental care in Madison, WI?
5 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Access Community Health Centers - Joyce & Marshall Erdman Clinic Dental, Affordable Dental Care, Inc, More Smiles Wisconsin - Salvation Army Dental Clinic. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does WI Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Wisconsin BadgerCare Plus/Medicaid covers comprehensive dental for adults 21 and older: exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, gum treatment, and dentures (with prior authorization). Copays are $0.50-$3.00 per service.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Madison?
More Smiles Wisconsin runs a Thursday Urgent Care Clinic (5:15pm-9pm) at the Salvation Army, 630 E Washington Ave, (608) 665-2752, for homeless and low-income uninsured/underinsured patients. Access Community Health Centers dental (2202 S Park St, (608) 443-5480) handles urgent dental needs for its patients — call ahead. For life-threatening emergencies, go to the ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Madison, WI?
Yes: More Smiles Wisconsin - Salvation Army Dental Clinic. Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.

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