Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 221 active federally-funded community health centers across 87 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by SoonerCare.
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in Oklahoma
If your child is enrolled in SoonerCare or SoonerCare, pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. SoonerSelect Dental covers preventive and restorative care for children 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 Oklahoma.
Who qualifies in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma covers children under 19 in families earning up to 210% of the federal poverty level through SoonerCare. That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,626 | $2,636 |
| 2 | $42,924 | $3,577 |
| 3 | $54,222 | $4,519 |
| 4 | $65,520 | $5,460 |
| 5 | $76,818 | $6,402 |
| 6 | $88,116 | $7,343 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 210% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for Oklahoma families. Each one combines real SoonerCare rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in Oklahoma
Read the Oklahoma guide →
Children's dentistry essentials in Oklahoma
Read the Oklahoma guide →
Emergency dental care in Oklahoma — what to do when a tooth can't wait
Read the Oklahoma guide →
Sliding-fee dental pricing in Oklahoma — how community health centers calculate what you pay
Read the Oklahoma guide →
Browse Oklahoma by city
Below are the cities in Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma City
25 clinics
Lawton
17 clinics
Ada
16 clinics
Tulsa
13 clinics
Tahlequah
13 clinics
Enid
8 clinics
Ardmore
7 clinics
Mcalester
6 clinics
Sallisaw
4 clinics
Hulbert
4 clinics
Fairfax
3 clinics
Lindsay
3 clinics
Checotah
3 clinics
Muskogee
3 clinics
Guymon
3 clinics
Hollis
3 clinics
Hartshorne
2 clinics
Norman
2 clinics
Seminole
2 clinics
Bartlesville
2 clinics
Westville
2 clinics
Broken Bow
2 clinics
Anadarko
2 clinics
Spencer
2 clinics
All cities in Oklahoma
Every city in Oklahoma with at least one HRSA-funded community health center.