How to get discounted, free dental services.
Access to discounted or free dental care is a monumental problem in the United States. More than 50% of the population do not have dental insurance and state agencies have limited benefits to children. Therefore, if one has a broken tooth or needs a tooth repair, dental treatment can end up costing thousands of dollars!
In Sacramento, CA., one can get free cleanings, and screenings at the local hygiene school and discounted dentistry at several county agencies. Some dentists do pro bono work as well.
Below is a list of resources in Sacramento county for dental services.
SACRAMENTO AREA LOW COST DENTAL OPTIONS
Organization Website |
Address Phone Number |
Hours | Services | Payment Options |
Sacramento City College Dental Hygiene Clinic www.scc.losrios.edu/ dentclinic.html |
3835 Freeport Blvd Roddah Hall Sacramento, CA 95822 PH: (916) 558-2303 |
Mon-Fri 7:45am-12pm 12:45pm-4pm |
Hygiene services for children and adults including prophylaxis, x-rays and sealants | Cash only |
Carrington College California® Dental Hygiene Clinic | 8909 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95826 PH: (916) 361-5168 |
Days and times vary by school term. Contact clinic for current days and times. | Hygiene services for children( 3 to 17 yrs old) and adults include: dental screening and dental cleaning | Services are complimentary |
Sacramento County Dental Clinic | 4600 Broadway, Ste 2100 Sacramento, CA 95820 PH: (916) 874-8300 |
Mon-Fri Walk-In Only 8:00am or 1:00pm |
Limited dental services for adults with CMISP, only pull teeth and prescribe pain medication for infection | Free for qualified adults with CMISP |
Sacramento Community Clinic | 7275 E. Southgate Dr Sacramento, CA 95823 PH: (916) 428-3788 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and adults including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Medi-Cal, Medicare, sliding scale only if not eligible for medical. |
The Effort Oak Park Dental Clinic | 3415 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Sacramento, CA 95817 PH: (916) 233-4910 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and pregnant mothers including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Denti-Cal children and pregnant moms, no insurance |
The Effort South Valley Dental Clinic | 8233 E. Stockton Blvd, Ste D Sacramento, CA 95828 PH: (916) 737-5555 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and pregnant mothers including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Denti-Cal children and pregnant moms, no insurance |
The Effort North Highlands Dental Clinic | 6015 Watt Ave, Ste 2 North Highlands, CA 95660 PH: (916) 679-3925 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and pregnant mothers including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Denti-Cal children and pregnant moms, no insurance |
Sacramento Native American Health Center www.snahc.org |
2020 J St Sacramento, CA 95814 PH: (916) 341-0575 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
Patient education, prevention and general dental services for adults and children including exams, x-rays, emergencies, fillings, extractions, cleanings, sealants, fluoride, dentures and oral surgery | Medi-Cal, some private PPO insurance, sliding scale |
Communicare - Davis Clinic www.communicarehc.org |
2051 John Jones Rd Davis, CA 95616 PH: (530) 757-4667 |
Tues-Fri 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
General services including oral exams,
x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, root canals, urgent
care, surgery, dental education and preventative care.
Yolo County Residents ONLY |
Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Yolo County Healthcare for Indigent Program (YCHIP), Healthy Families, Partnership Health Plan, some private insurance, sliding scale |
Communicare - Esparto Clinic www.communicarehc.org |
16827 Fremont Ave Esparto, CA 95629 PH: (530) 787-4972 |
Tues 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
General services including oral exams,
x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, root canals, urgent
care, surgery, dental education and preventative care.
Yolo County Residents ONLY |
Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Yolo County Healthcare for Indigent Program (YCHIP), Healthy Families, Partnership Health Plan, some private insurance, sliding scale |
Communicare - Peterson Clinic (Woodland) www.communicarehc.org |
8 North Cottonwood St Woodland, CA 95695 PH: (530) 666-8954 |
Mon-Tue and Fri 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
General services including oral exams,
x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, root canals, urgent
care, surgery, dental education and preventative care.
Yolo County Residents ONLY |
Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Yolo County Healthcare for Indigent Program (YCHIP), Healthy Families, Partnership Health Plan, some private insurance, sliding scale |
Communicare - Salud Clinic (West Sacramento) www.communicarehc.org |
500B Jefferson Blvd #180 West Sacramento, CA 95605 PH: (916) 403-2960 |
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
General services including oral exams,
x-rays, cleanings, sealants, fillings, root canals, urgent
care, surgery, dental education and preventative care.
Yolo County Residents ONLY |
Medi-Cal, Denti-Cal, Medicare, Yolo County Healthcare for Indigent Program (YCHIP), Healthy Families, Partnership Health Plan, some private insurance, sliding scale |
Winters Healthcare Foundation | 31 Main St Winters, CA 95694 PH: (530) 795-2157 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and adults including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Yolo County Residents Only; Some private PPO's, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, sliding scale for uninsured cash patients |
Chapa-De Indian Health Program (Woodland) |
175 West Court St Woodland, CA 95695 PH: (530) 661-4430 |
Mon-Fri 8am-12pm 1pm-5pm |
General services for children and adults including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Some private PPO's, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, sliding scale for uninsured cash patients |
Chapa-De Indian Health Program (Auburn) |
11670 Atwood Rd Auburn, CA 95603 PH: (530) 887-2830 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and adults including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Some private PPO's, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, sliding scale for uninsured cash patients |
Shingle Springs Tribal Health |
4140 Mother Lode Dr Shingle Springs, CA 95682 PH: (530) 672-8059 |
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
General services for children and adults including preventative care, restorative care, sealants and minor surgical services | Medi-Cal, Medi-Care, sliding scale for uninsured cash patients |
RESOURCE LIST | ||||
For a referral to a dentist in your area, please call: | ||||
Phone | E-mail: | |||
Sacramento District Dental Society | 916-446-1211 | [email protected] | ||
Low-Cost Dental Coverage | ||||
Cover the Kids Hotline | 916-808-3838 | |||
Health Net - MediCal Dental Services | 800-327-0502 | |||
Other Referral Numbers | ||||
Healthy Famillies | 800-880-5305 | |||
Medi-Cal Referral Line | 800-322-6384 | |||
Other Treatment Programs | ||||
Program | Contact | Phone | E-mail: | |
CCMP (Coalition for Concerned Medical Professionals) | Ed Gilbert | 916-925-9379 | [email protected] | |
Willow Dental Clinic | Michael Robbins | 530-864-8843 | [email protected] |