Dental Health Safety
Net Clinic Directory
There are some clinics and non-profits across the state that provide low cost and emergency dental services to uninsured residents. Below, you will find a list of those places divided by region.
Middle Tennessee
Cookeville Rescue Misson
1331 South Jefferson St.
Cookeville, TN 38501
931.520.7003
Services are provided for free to Rescue Mission residents and resident staff members and for those in the community who cannot afford regular dental care, extractions are offered at $90. Please call to make an appointment.
Dickson County Health Department
301st. End Av.
Dickson, TN 37055
615.446.2839
Provides comprehensive dental care for residents of Dickson County on a sliding scale to those age 20 and under. Adults will be seen for emergency extractions only by appointment. Adults will be charged on a sliding scale with a minimum 5-dollar charge.
Good Samaritan Clinic
46 Union St./Clarksville, TN 37040
931-648-2444
Serving all counties ages 18 & up only/Non-profit clinic by volunteer dentists/Free clinic/Extractions only/no 3rd molars
Interfaith Dental Clinic
600 Hill Avenue, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37210
615-329-4790
Counties served: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson- All ages Provides comprehensive dental care to low-income, working, uninsured people, their children and the elderly Non-profit clinic/volunteer dental providers / Program by application (provide proof of employment unless you are age 65 or older, proof of address, NO insurance) / Fees based on income and payment due at time of service / By appointment only after approval of application / Accepts TennCare for patients age 20 and under
Interfaith Dental Clinic of Rutherford County
210 Robert Rose Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-225-4141
Counties served: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson- All ages Provides comprehensive dental care to low-income, working, uninsured people, their children and the elderly Non-profit clinic/volunteer dental providers / Program by application (provide proof of employment unless you are age 65 or older, proof of address, NO insurance) / Fees based on income and payment due at time of service / By appointment only after approval of application
Lentz Public Health Center
2500 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209
615-340-5601
Davidson Co. Residents (chilren up to age 21) Limited adult emergency care is also available. TennCare is accepted, and for those who do not have TennCare, a sliding scale fee scheduled based on income and number of people in household is available. Non-profit government clinic / Sliding fee scale / By appointment only
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Nashville
1035 14thAvenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-9400
Serving all counties and all ages / Non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center / Sliding fee scale for the uninsured / All major insurance accepted including TennCare for patients age 20 and under /Walk-ins accepted daily on a 1st come, 1st serve basis before 8 am / Comprehensive dental services provided/ No IV sedation/ No orthodontics
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center Clarksville
1035 14thAvenue North, Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-9400
Serving all counties and all ages / Non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center / Sliding fee scale for the uninsured / All major insurance accepted including TennCare for patients age 20 and under /Walk-ins accepted daily on a 1st come, 1st serve basis before 8 am / Comprehensive dental services provided/ No IV sedation/ No orthodontics
Meharry GPR Dental Clinic
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6297
Serves all Middle TN counties with / Reduced fees / Accepts most insurance including TennCare for patients age 20 and under / Extractions/implants/IV sedation
Meharry Oral Surgery Clinic
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd./Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6844
Serving all counties ages two and up. Reduced fees (a third cheaper than a private practice). Accepts insurance and TennCare for patients ages 20 and under. Students provide comprehensive dental services / Emergency care available at Metropolitan Nashville General Hospital @ Meharry: call 615-341-4357 for Davidson County residents only
Ministry extension of Brentwood Baptist Church, offers dental extractions and medical screenings, does not take appointments but partners with local churches and organizations through special events, for more details visit medicaldentalunit.com
Montegomery County Health Department
330 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040
931-648-5747
Serving Montgomery and surrounding counties. Provides comprehensive dental care for children (ages 20 and under) on sliding scale. Adults seen for emergency extractions only (up to 2 per day) call for an appointment at 8am) / By appointment / Accepts TennCare and uninsured for patients age 20 and under /Adults charged a minimum of $5, then sliding scale fees
Neighborhood Health
Cleveland: 1223 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207
East 905 Main Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Napier 107 Charles E. Davis Blvd. North, Nash, TN 37210
Lebanon: 217 E. High Street, Lebanon, TN 37087
Mission: 639 Lafayette Street, Nash, TN 37203
615-227-3000
Serving all counties age 3 and up/ Private Non-profit Organization Discounted fees for those without dental insurance based on family size and income Accept private insurance or TennCare for patients age 20 and under By appointment , Comprehensive dental services provided, No oral surgery; No orthodontics Limited number of emergency care or same day visits based on first come first serve 8-10 am and 1-2 pm as possible
Remington College Dental Hygiene
441 Donelson Pike Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37214
615-493-9398
Serving Allcounties All ages / Adult appointments $23.00 for full cleaning but have monthly specials / By appointment Only / No Walk-Ins/Procedures include: Cleanings, Scalings, Xrays
Robertson County Health Department
806 S. Brown St./ Springfield, TN 37172
615-384-0208
Serving Robertson and surrounding counties; patients age 21 and under /Dentist only available Thurs. and Fri. / Sliding fee scaleAccepts TennCare only / Provides basic services / Must call first for walk-ins
Rutherford County Health Department
100 W. Burton St./ Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-898-7880
Serving Rutherford and surrounding counties / Provides comprehensive dental care for children age 20 and under on sliding scale fees/ Adults seen for emergency extractions only (up to 2 per day; call for an appointment at 8am) / By appointment / AcceptsTennCare and uninsured for patients age 20 and under /Adults charged a minimum of $5, then sliding scale fees
Salvus Center, inc. Dental Clinic/ Hope Clinic 615-644-GRIN (4746)
1005 Union School Road, Gallatin, TN 37066
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday –Friday
Serving those in Sumner County – all ages/non-profit clinic / All dental services/By appointment only Fees based on income/payment due at time of service/sliding fee scale
Stewart County Community Medical Center
1021 Spring Street, Dover, TN 37058
931-232-5329
Federally Qualified Health CenterAccepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale available, based upon income.
Three Rivers Community Health Center
7723 Clearview Lane, Suite 200, Lyles, TN 37098
931-670-8318
Federally Qualified Health Center accepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale available, based upon income.
Tennessee State University Dept. Of Dental Hygiene
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd./Nashville, TN 37209
615-963-5791
Serving all counties/ Cleanings, x-rays, sealants and deep cleaning only at reduced feesPatient must be available for a minimum of 4 to 5 visits as this work is done by students for a grade Patient must commit to multiple appointments. Call for an appointment / Accepts no dental insurance / Accepts ages 4 and up
Williamson County Health Department
1324 West Main St./Franklin, TN 37064
615-794-1542
Serving Williamson and surrounding counties / Provides comprehensive dental care for children age 20 and under on sliding scale fees/ Adults seen for emergency extractions only (up to 2 per day; call for an appointment at 8am) / By appointment / AcceptsTennCare and uninsured for patients age 20 and under /Adults charged a minimum of $5, then sliding scale fees
Wilson County Health Department
927 E. Baddour Parkway/ Lebanon, TN 37087
615-443-2021
Serving Wilson and surrounding counties / Provides comprehensive dental care for children age 20 and under on sliding scale fees/ Adults seen for emergency extractions only (up to 2 per day; call for an appointment at 8am) / By appointment / AcceptsTennCare and uninsured for patients age 20 and under /Adults charged a minimum of $5, then sliding scale fees
Southeast Tennessee
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department
Homeless Health Care Center, 921 E. Third St., Chattanooga, TN 37403
423-209-8100
Federally Qualified Health Center accepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale available, based upon income.
Smiles, Inc.
107 East 10thStreet (In the Armory) South Pittsburg, TN 37058
Southside/Dodson Avenue Community Health Center 423-778-2800
1200 Dodson Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Dr. William Roy Dental Clinic 423-698-3178
Hope for the Inner City, 1800 Roanoke Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-228-3077
Uninsured, Low-income individuals and families can apply in person
East Tennessee
Cherokee Health Systems
4330 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, TN 37807
865-992-3849
Federally Qualified Health Center / Accepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale available, based upon income.
Cookesville Rescue Misson
1331 South Jefferson, Cookeville, TN 38501
931-520-7003
Services are provided for free to Rescue Mission residents and resident staff members and are offered at minimal cost to those in the community who cannot afford regular dental care.
Community Health of East Tennessee
502 W. Central Ave. Suite 1/La Follette, TN 37766
423-562-1156
Counties served: Campbell and surrounding / Most insurance accepted; sliding fee scale
Interfaith Health Center
315 Gill Avenue/Knoxville, TN 37917
865-846-7330
Sliding Fee Scale / Serving all Tennessee Residents / Must be working / Uninsured only Comprehensive dental care and health services / Patients must have no medical insurance and are not eligible for TennCare
Karis Dental Clinic
54 Broad Street SW, Cleveland, TN 37311
423-457-8024
Provides dental screenings, extractions, fillings, limited crowns, limited dentures and partials, and cleanings for Bradley County residents who have no dental insurance and live at the poverty level or below.
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Rural Health
1100 England Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501
931-646-7506
Federally Qualified Health Center/Accepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale
Volunteer Ministry Center
511 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 Serving Knox County
865-524-3926
For homeless with no I.D
Keystone Dental Care
23-232-7919
603 Bert Street/ Johnson City, TN 37601
Serving all East Tennessee
/ 21 and up / Uninsured only / No emergency care
Morgan County Health Council 423-346-6201
224 Old Mill Rd./ Wartburg, TN 37887
Serving all persons within Morgan County / Sliding fees/eligibility required / Emergency care provided only on referral basis
Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic
65-774-7684
312 Prince Street/ Sevierville, TN 37862 Serving all Sevierville patients / Sliding Scale Fees / Uninsured only
Rural Health Services Consortium
Sneedville Medical Center –Hancock County 423-733-2131P.O. Box 658
1861 Main Street, Sneedville, TN 37869
Mountain City Medical Center – Johnson County – 423-727-6319 P.O. Box 670
222 Oak Street, Mountain City, TN 37683
Servolution Health Services
245 School Road, Speedwell, TN 37870
276-445-1067
Faith based clinic that provides comprehensive dental services/ Uninsured/Pre-qualification screening/Must meet financial poverty guidelines/Sliding fee scale
Trinity Health Ministries Dental Clinic
1127 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Maryville, TN
37804 Blount County
865-681-0770
Proof of residence required / Emergency and Uninsured / Walks-Ins not accepted / Uninsured only
Northeast Tennessee
Healing Hands Health Center
245 Midway Medical Park, Bristol, TN 37620S
423-652-0260
Service Area: NE Tennessee & SW Virginia Population Served: Low-income, uninsured Application Process / Charitable Clinic /Accepts no insurance/ Charges a nominal fee
Friends in Need Health Center
102 East Ravine Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Stone Drive or 102 E. Ravine
423-246-0010
Serving the employed and uninsured of Sullivan and Hawkins County Return the completed application with ALL of the required documents back to our medical clinic. Turn in all required documents when dropping off your application:Picture identification (such as a driver’s license) / Recent telephone or electric bill with your name and address on it, Social Security cards for all household members / Last two pay stubs for all income earners in your household, Copy of last year’s income tax return Letters from any government agencies such as TennCare or the Department of Human Services. Application will not be processed until all documents are received.
Christ Community Health Services
2953 Broad Avenue, Memphis, TN (901-271-6050)
38112 Hickory Hills Center (901-271-6155)
5366 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN 38112
3362 South Third Street, Memphis, TN 38109 (901-271-6369)
1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 142Memphis, TN 38104 (901-272-7170)
409 Ayers Street Memphis, TN 38105 (901-515-5601)
Population Served: Medicaid eligible, TennCare, Uninsured(self-pay) Service Area: Tennessee Eligibility Requirements: Medicaid (TN) patients and TennCare Enrollees under 21 years / Premiums: For TennCare Patients: based on income and family size as set by TennCare standards. / Co-pays: Paid to provider. TennCare insure with income are based on poverty level as set by TennCare standards. Uninsured (no TennCare) are based on services provided. Minimum Fee: $15
Memphis Health Center
360 E.H. Crump Boulevard, Memphis, TN 38126
901-261-2000
Federally Qualified Health Center/Accepts the insured, uninsured, and TennCare. Sliding fee scale available, based upon income.
Reelfoot Rural Ministries
6923 Minnick-Elbridge Rd. Obion, TN 38240
731-538-3900
Low-cost care for persons without insurance and who could not otherwise afford care./Extractions & Fillings/Serving NW TN Dyer, Lake, Obion counties
University of Tennessee College of Dentistry
875 Union Avenue/Memphis, TN 38163
901-448-6468
Serving patients of all areas and all ages / Patient must attend screening appointment before being accepted for treatment Patient must complete application to be accepted (acceptance not guaranteed) / Insurance accepted TennCare accepted for patients age 20 and under / Children must be accompanied by legal guardian
West Tennessee Regional Office Dental Clinic
295 Summar Street, Jackson, TN 38301
731-423-6600
State-of-the-art facility staffed by a full-time dentist and dental assistant / Provides services on a sliding fee scale based on income / All counties in Tennessee / Call for more information to make an appointment
Additional Resources
Affordable Dentures
Nashville: 932 Allen Road, Nashville, TN 37214 615-871-9339 Hours: Nashville –7:30am –5:00pm Dickson: 201 Gum Branch Road, Burns, TN 37029 615-441-3678 Dickson- Office opens at 8:00 amShelbyville: 1872 N Main Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160 931-400-2450 Shelbyville – 7:30am – 4:30 pm Serving all counties / For profit clinic with reduced fees for dentures and denture repairs / Extractions, crowns and implants available
Tennessee Donated Dental Services
Operated by the National Foundation of Dentistry for the disabled and elderly•Serving all counties / No emergency or routine care / Treatment is free and is a one-time opportunity by applicationRequirements: •Must have a disability severe enough to prevent gainful employment, or be elderly or medically compromised (continued on next page)•Must be without financial resources to pay for care and without dental insurance•There is a waiting list / Must complete application / Treatment provided by private dentists that donate their time in their own officeNote: You may check periodically to see if they are enrolling by calling or on their website at www.nfdh.org
Tennessee Health Assist Programs
COVERKIDS-To determine eligibility: Call 1-866-620-8864 or go to: http://www.tn.gov/coverkidsTENNCARE – To determine eligibility: Call Health Assist Line, 615-313-9972 or go to www.tn.gov/tenncare TRANSPORTATION-Southeastrans toll-free at1-866-473-7565(TennCare Select and Blue Care Members only)
Remote Area Medical
Serving all counties / Non-profit, volunteer, airborne relief corps / Provides free care /Emergency extractions, restorations, cleanings and fluoride treatments. For locations of services, please call or you may check the schedule online at www.ramusa.org