HOUSTON – Dental work can be expensive, especially if you don't have insurance or you have a plan that doesn't cover all of the work you need. That shouldn't stop you from taking care of your teeth.
Consumer expert Amy Davis found dozens of clinics that offer services for a fraction of the cost of a regular dentist office.
Students and faculty at the UTHealth School of Dentistry treated more than 70,000 patients last year, from children to seniors, performing everything from general cleanings and braces, to oral surgery. All services performed by students are supervised by faculty. The only downside to getting services at a dental school is that appointments will take longer, about two to three hours.
"It's a win-win for both because the patients get good quality service supervised by specialist and professional faculty members; and the students also get the benefits because it's a learning experience for them," said Dario Cardenas, DDS of the UT Health School of Dentistry.
You have to make an appointment to find out if the school can treat you and how much the work would cost.
At the Pima Medical Institute Community Dental Clinic on the Katy Freeway near Memorial City, teeth cleanings start at $19.95 and dental sealants are just $11 each. Pima services are open to everyone, regardless of income.
Here is a list of low-cost or no-cost clinics in the Houston area.
UTHealth School of Dentistry Student and Resident Clinics
7500 Cambridge St.
713-486-4000
Pima Medical Community Dental Clinic
11125 Equity Drive
Ste. 100
Houston, TX 77041
Open Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
713.395.5454
San Jose Clinic
2615 Fannin Street
(713) 228-9411
To receive services at San José Clinic, low-income, uninsured individuals and families must first complete an eligibility interview. Those who qualify for services will receive a patient account that provides them access to services.
Eligibility interviews are conducted on a walk-in basis from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No appointment is necessary.
For details on what you need to bring with you, click here.
Lyons Clinic Houston Dental Clinic- Legacy Community Health
3811 Lyons Ave.
(832) 548-5400
Eastwood Health Center
412 Telephone Rd.
(713) 660-1880
Healthcare for the Homeless- SEARCH Clinic
1934 Caroline Street
(713) 276-3079
Houston Dental Clinic- Bering Omega
1427 Hawthorne Street
(713) 341-3790
John S. Dunn Health Center
7635 Canal Street
(713) 660-1880
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Houston Community Health Center- Denver Harbor Clinic
242 Hahlo Street
(713) 343-5502
MLK Dental Clinic
8610 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
(713) 734-0199
Riverside Clinic
3315 Delano Street
(713) 333-1337
Legacy Community Health Montrose Clinic
1415 California Street
(832) 548-5100
Baker Ripley Clinic- Legacy Community Health
6500 Rookin Street, Bldg B. Ste 200
(713) 351-7350
Central Care Integrated Health Services- Acres Home Clinic
1102 Pinemont Drive
(281) 822-0900
Magnolia Health Center
7037 Capitol Street
(713) 660-1880
Southeast Health Center
5901 Long Drive
(713) 660-1880
Bee Busy Wellness Center- Main Location
8785 West Bellfort Ave.
(713) 771-2292
Bee Busy Wellness Center- Satellite Location
9896 Bissonnet Street
(713) 774-8800
City of Houston Dental Bureau
La Nueva Casa de Amigos
1809 N. Main
Houston, TX 77009
713-547-8076
Sharpstown Health
6201 Bonhomme Rd Ste. 350
Houston, TX 77036
713-780-5680
Northside Health Center
8504 Schuller Road
Houston, TX 77093
713-742-1320
9314 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77051
713-`732-5065
Antoine Health Clinic
5815 Antoine
Houston, TX 77091
713-602-3300
Harris Health Systems
Acres Homes
818 Ringold
Houston, TX 77088
281-448-6391
Settegast Dental
9105 N. Wayside
Houston, TX 77028
713-633-2020
Aldine Dental
4755 Aldine Mail Rt.
Houston, TX 77039
281-985-7600
Vallbona Dental (formerly People's)
6630 DeMoss
Houston, TX 77074
713-272-2600
Strawberry Dental
927 Shaw Road
Pasadena, TX 77506
713-982-5900
Gulfgate Dental
7550 Office City Dr.
Houston, TX 77012
713-495-3700
Harris Dental Center
5230 Griggs Rd.
Houston, TX 77021
713-757-0572
Martin Luther King, Jr Dental Center
3550 Swingle
Houston, TX 77047
713-873-4700
El Franco Lee Dental
8901 Boone Rd.
Houston, TX 77099
713-526-4243
IBN Sina Foundation
Beaumont/Port Arthur
Community Dental Clinic
8599 Ninth Avenue
Port Arthur, TX77642
409-724-7452
Clear Lake Community Dental Center
15132 Old Galveston Rd
Houston, TX 77598
281-990-7462
North Sheperd Community Dental Center
5012 North Sheperd Dr
Houston, TX 77018
713-695-7462
South Post Oak Community Dental Center
16345 S Post Oak Rd
Houston, TX 77053
281-438-7462
Wilcrest Community Dental Center
11226S. Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
281-977-7467
Houston Community College
1900 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
713-718-7292
Hope Clinic
3373 Hwy 6
Alvin, TX 77511
281-331-3288
MD Anderson Cancer Center (Services for patients with oral cancer diagnosis)
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
713-792-6510
Tomagwa Healthcare Ministries
455 School St, Suite 30
Tomball, TX 77375
281-357-0747
Vecino Health Centers
Airline Children's Clinic
5808 Airline Dr.
Houston, TX 77076
713-695-4013
Pasadena Health Center
908 Southmore # 180
Pasadena, TX 77502
713-554-1091
Spring Branch Community Health Center
8575 Pitner Road
Houston, TX 77055
713-462-6545
TMOMs are designed to bring dental services to individuals who cannot obtain care any other way. TMOM patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. Although the date and the city of each event may be posted on this website, the physical location will not be disclosed until two weeks before each event. In order to have the best chance of receiving treatment, we recommend patients lining up by 5 AM. Check this link frequently for the next date in our area.
