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Affordable Dental Care Clinics

 

You can easily access affordable dental care at various school-based facilities, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC), and nonprofit medical centers. Consider getting dental care from the centers listed below, which are organized by borough.

 


BROOKLYN

New York University (NYU) David B. Kriser Dental Center  

The NYU David B. Kriser Dental Center is located at 336 Flatbush Ave Ext, Floor 4A, Brooklyn, NY. It provides affordable and comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages with diverse dental needs, serving Brooklyn, Staten Island residents, and the surrounding area.
 
The clinic offers dental services at lower fees compared to most private practices in the area. Dental students, supervised by the NYU College of Dentistry faculty, perform diagnosis and treatment.
 
General and specialized dental services are available. For urgent dental needs such as loose or broken restorations, excessive bleeding, swelling, oral infection, or trauma, visits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis without an appointment.
 
Payment for services is required at the beginning of each visit or before treatment completion for procedures requiring multiple appointments. To schedule an appointment, please call (646) 997-4300. Learn more about the David B. Kriser Dental Center at dental.nyu.edu/patientcare/brooklyn-patient-care.html.


Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center 

The Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) offers pediatric and adult patients affordable dental care. The clinic is at 1456 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York 11216, and serves residents in North and Central Brooklyn. This center can be reached at (718) 636-4500.  
 
The clinic offers comprehensive and preventative dental care as well as emergency care. The following dental services are offered: dental exams, x-rays, cleaning, oral cancer screening, fillings, tooth replacement, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and night guards for teeth grinding. 
 
BSFHC offers a sliding scale and financial assistance for those with difficulty paying. Individuals and families with annual incomes at or below 100 percent of the Federal Poverty Level must receive a total discount, and only a nominal/flat fee is charged. To schedule an appointment, please request one at https://www.bsfhc.org/appointment.


Community Healthcare Network, Williamsburg Health Center 

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization that provides affordable dental care and serves low-income and uninsured New Yorkers. 
 
Their team of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants offers a wide range of dental services, including teeth cleanings, check-ups, periodontics (implants), prosthodontics (fake teeth), pedodontics (children’s teeth), endodontics (inside the tooth), oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. 
 
For patients who do not have health insurance, the center can create a payment plan that fits the patient’s budget and healthcare needs. Payments will be made based on a sliding fee scale. This means that how much patients pay for a service is based on how much money they make. To schedule an appointment, please call (866) 246-8259. Learn more about the Community Healthcare Network at Williamsburg at www.chnnyc.org/services/dental-care.

 


 MANHATTAN

Family Health Center of Harlem 

The Institute for Family Health’s centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan offer high-quality services to people of all ages. All their centers accept new patients. Family Health Center of Harlem is located at 1824 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10035.  
 
The centers offer comprehensive dental services and digital radiography. The Institute’s dental services are affordable for everyone. They accept Medicaid and most insurance plans. For patients who do not have insurance, the Institute offers care through its sliding fee discount program. To schedule an appointment, please call 844-434-2778. Learn more about about the Family Health Center of Harlem at institute.org/health-care/services/dental-care  

 


BRONX 

Walton Family Health Center 

The Institute for Family Health’s centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Mid-Hudson Valley offer high-quality services to people of all ages. All their centers accept new patients. Walton Family Health Center is at 1894 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453. 
 
The centers offer comprehensive dental services and digital radiography. The Institute’s dental services are affordable for everyone. They accept Medicaid and most insurance plans. For patients who do not have insurance, the Institute offers care through its sliding fee discount program. To schedule an appointment, please call 844-434-2778. Learn more about the Walton Family Health Center at institute.org/health-care/locations/bronx.


Stevenson Family Health Center 

The Institute for Family Health’s centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan offer high-quality services to people of all ages. All their centers accept new patients. Stevenson Family Health Center is at 731 White Plains Road, Bronx, NY 10473. 
 
The centers offer comprehensive dental services and digital radiography. The Institute’s dental services are affordable for everyone. They accept Medicaid and most insurance plans. For patients who do not have insurance, the Institute offers care through its sliding fee discount program. To schedule an appointment, please call 844-434-2778. Learn more about Stevenson Family Health Center at institute.org/location/stevenson-family-health-center.

 


 QUEENS

The Floating Hospital, Main Clinic 

The Floating Hospital provides quality oral healthcare to people of all ages, from babies to adults, utilizing the best available preventative, restorative, and cosmetic techniques. The clinic is at 21-01 41st Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101. 
 
The clinic accepts all Medicare and Medicaid plans. For patients without insurance, they apply their sliding fee scale, which calculates a rate of pay based on household size and income. The front desk clerk will calculate the cost before the service so patients can know the affordability of the visit in advance. To schedule an appointment, please call 718-784-2240, ext. 2. Learn more about the Floating Hospital at www.thefloatinghospital.org/dental-clinic.

 


STATEN ISLAND

 Metro Community Health Centers 

The Metro Community Health Centers offers routine cleaning and other dental procedures for children and adults. They also provide individualized attention and accommodation for those with special dental needs. The center serves underserved patients and is especially committed to the needs of people with disabilities. The clinic is at 2324 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10303, (718) 447-0200. 
 
The center offers a sliding fee discount to patients with income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Patients can apply for their Sliding Fee Discount Application by calling any of their practices at (855) 624-2692. To schedule an appointment, please request one at https://mchcny.org/form-library.
 
Updated on July 30th, 2024