Please feel free to add or edit resources or to comment on your experiences using the resources listed by using the comments function underneath each section. This site is meant to be a community resource. Our hope is that we can support each other in being active, informed healthcare consumers.
THE PENNSYLVANIA DENTAL ASSOCIATION, at
has free/reduced-fee clinic directory, resource center and more. The following clinics were listed in their free/low-cost directory:
Allegheny County Health Department Dental Program
The program has four locations to better serve Allegheny County residents.
Hill District Clinic
1835 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 392-4441
Lawrenceville Clinic
3936 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 578-8169
McKeesport Clinic
Wander Building
339 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
(412) 664-8858
Southside Clinic
Mt. Oliver Family Health Center
1630 Arlington Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15210
(412) 432-1620
The clinic details described below are the same for each location.
Hours: By appointment only
Services: Cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental health education, exams, fillings, sealants, extractions and space maintainers
Patient Eligibility: Allegheny County children, ages 1 to 20, who meet the financial guidelines; accepts Medical Assistance; contact the center for more information
Fees: Free
Area Served: Allegheny County
Website: http://www.achd.net
Primary Care Health Services, Inc. — Alma Illery Medical Center
7227 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
(412) 244-4700
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. and every other Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Services: General dentistry
Patient Eligibility: Care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options; sliding fee scale available for low-income patients.
Area Served: Allegheny County
Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center
Suite 301
212 Ninth Street (corner of 9th & Liberty)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 456-6911
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., by appointment only
Services: Cleanings, dentures (partial & full), exams, X-rays, extractions, fillings, root canals and single crowns
Patient Eligibility: Working individuals, ages 18-64, with no insurance
Fees: Free
Area Served: Pittsburgh area
Donated Dental Services — Pennsylvania Donated Dental
907 West Street, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
(412) 243-4866
(412) 247-7815 fax
(888) 683-9158
Hours: By appointment only
Services: Major dental treatment, including oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility: Applicants must be disabled or elderly (receiving SSI, SSDI or SSA). In addition, applicants need to meet financial guidelines, have no dental insurance and have a major dental need. Children with chronic illnesses, emotional issues, developmental delays or learning issues also may be eligible for the program.
Fees: Free
Area Served: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Potter, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland and Wyoming counties. Please check the DDS website to see if applications are currently being accepted in your area.
Website: www.nfdh.org
East Liberty Family Health Services
7171 Churchland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 345-0400
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Services: General dentistry
Patient Eligibility: Care will be provided to anyone in need.
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options.
Area Served: Pittsburgh and the surrounding area (Note: bus tickets are furnished upon request.)
Website: www.elfhcc.com
Manchester West End Family Dental Center
441 South Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 922-5636
Hours: Monday, 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Services: General dentistry and limited oral surgery
Patient Eligibility: Provides care to anyone in need
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans and other payment options.
Primary Care Health Services, Inc. — West End Health Center
415 Neptune Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
(412) 921-7200
Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Services: General dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility: Care will be provided to anyone in need.
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment methods.
Area Served: Allegheny County
Primary Care Health Services, Inc. — Hill House Health Center
1835 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-0937
Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Services: General dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility: Care will be provided to anyone in need.
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment methods.
Area Served: Allegheny County
Primary Care Health Services, Inc. – Rankin Family Health Center
300 Rankin Boulevard
Rankin, PA 15104
(412) 351-4555
Hours: Monday, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Services: General dentistry, oral surgery, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics and prosthodontics
Patient Eligibility: Care will be provided to anyone in need
Fees: Contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment methods
Area Served: Allegheny County
Sto-Rox Neighborhood Family Health Center
710 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-6462
Hours — Monday – Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Services — general dentistry, oral surgery and periodontics
Patient Eligibility — residents of McKees Rocks Borough and Stowe Township
Fees — contact the center for information on accepted insurance plans or other payment options
Area Served — McKees Rocks Borough and Stowe Township
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Student Clinic
3501 Terrace Street, Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
(412) 648-8616
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., by appointment only
Services: All, including a walk-in emergency clinic
Patient Eligibility: No criteria
Fees: Fee-for-service; some procedures require a down payment. Medical Assistance and other insurances are accepted. Reduced fees are available for low-income patients.
Area Served: Anyone in need
Contact: Patient Representative, (412) 648-8616
Website: www.dental.pitt.edu
SQUIRREL HILL HEALTH CENTER DENTAL OFFICES
offer preventive, restorative and emergency dental care. Income based sliding fee scale for uninsured patients; most insurances accepted. Translation services are also available.
Address:
4516 Brown’s Hill Rd.
Pittsburgh 15217
Phone: 412-697-7997
Hours (by appointment): Monday – Thursday 9-5; Friday 8-4.
