Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in Georgia
Georgia has 464 active federally-funded community health centers across 177 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by Georgia Medicaid.
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in Georgia
If your child is enrolled in Georgia Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids, pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. Both programs include dental cleanings, sealants, fillings, and emergency extractions for kids. Federal EPSDT rules guarantee these benefits in every state, but the program brand name, managed-care administrator, and exact list of covered procedures vary, so the summary below is specific to Georgia.
Who qualifies in Georgia?
Georgia covers children under 19 in families earning up to 252% of the federal poverty level through PeachCare for Kids. That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $37,951 | $3,163 |
| 2 | $51,509 | $4,292 |
| 3 | $65,066 | $5,422 |
| 4 | $78,624 | $6,552 |
| 5 | $92,182 | $7,682 |
| 6 | $105,739 | $8,812 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 252% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for Georgia's sliding-fee scale at any community health center listed below.
What's covered for kids?
- Routine exams and cleanings every six months from age 1 onward.
- Fluoride varnish and protective dental sealants on permanent molars.
- Cavity fillings, including tooth-colored composite when clinically appropriate.
- Stainless-steel crowns and pulpotomies (baby root canals) for severely decayed teeth.
- Tooth extractions and emergency pain treatment.
- Orthodontia when medically necessary (cleft lip/palate, severe malocclusion).
What if we don't have insurance?
Every clinic in this directory is a federally-funded community health center. By law, these clinics must serve every patient regardless of insurance and must charge on a sliding fee scale tied to your household income. Bring a recent pay stub or tax return, and the clinic's enrollment counselor will calculate what you owe. Many families pay $25–$45 for a complete pediatric dental visit.
In-depth Georgia dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for Georgia families. Each one combines real Georgia Medicaid rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in Georgia
Read the Georgia guide →
Children's dentistry essentials in Georgia
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Emergency dental care in Georgia — what to do when a tooth can't wait
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Sliding-fee dental pricing in Georgia — how community health centers calculate what you pay
Read the Georgia guide →
Browse Georgia by city
Below are the cities in Georgia with the most community health center sites. If your city isn't listed, scroll to the full alphabetical list at the bottom of this page or call the nearest clinic and ask about transportation assistance — most CHCs have established patient-transport programs.
Atlanta
37 clinics
Savannah
27 clinics
Albany
24 clinics
Augusta
19 clinics
Macon
11 clinics
Clayton
10 clinics
Cordele
10 clinics
Americus
9 clinics
Athens
7 clinics
Swainsboro
6 clinics
Ocilla
5 clinics
Ludowici
5 clinics
Columbus
5 clinics
Reidsville
5 clinics
Thomasville
5 clinics
Brunswick
5 clinics
Decatur
5 clinics
Winder
4 clinics
Commerce
4 clinics
Cleveland
4 clinics
Peachtree Corners
4 clinics
Pearson
4 clinics
Thomson
4 clinics
Lawrenceville
4 clinics
All cities in Georgia
Every city in Georgia with at least one HRSA-funded community health center.