Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in Nevada
Nevada has 79 active federally-funded community health centers across 17 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by Nevada Medicaid / Nevada Check Up.
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in Nevada
If your child is enrolled in Nevada Medicaid / Nevada Check Up or Nevada Check Up, pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. Pediatric dental managed by LIBERTY Dental Plan; comprehensive EPSDT for under-21. 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 Nevada.
Who qualifies in Nevada?
Nevada covers children under 19 in families earning up to 205% of the federal poverty level through Nevada Check Up. That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,873 | $2,573 |
| 2 | $41,902 | $3,492 |
| 3 | $52,931 | $4,411 |
| 4 | $63,960 | $5,330 |
| 5 | $74,989 | $6,249 |
| 6 | $86,018 | $7,168 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 205% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for Nevada'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 Nevada dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for Nevada families. Each one combines real Nevada Medicaid / Nevada Check Up rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in Nevada
Read the Nevada guide →
Children's dentistry essentials in Nevada
Read the Nevada guide →
Emergency dental care in Nevada — what to do when a tooth can't wait
Read the Nevada guide →
Sliding-fee dental pricing in Nevada — how community health centers calculate what you pay
Read the Nevada guide →
Browse Nevada by city
Below are the cities in Nevada 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.
Las Vegas
31 clinics
Reno
15 clinics
North Las Vegas
12 clinics
Carson City
3 clinics
Henderson
3 clinics
Laughlin
2 clinics
Elko
2 clinics
Pahrump
2 clinics
Sun Valley
1 clinic
Virginia City
1 clinic
Austin
1 clinic
Carlin
1 clinic
Mesquite
1 clinic
Sparks
1 clinic
Amargosa Valley
1 clinic
West Wendover
1 clinic
Jackpot
1 clinic