Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in U.S. Virgin Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands has 6 active federally-funded community health centers across 4 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by USVI Medical Assistance Program.
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in U.S. Virgin Islands
If your child is enrolled in USVI Medical Assistance Program or MAP, pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. Medical Assistance Program covers basic and emergency dental services for children. 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 U.S. Virgin Islands.
Who qualifies in U.S. Virgin Islands?
U.S. Virgin Islands covers children under 19 in families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level through MAP. That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,120 | $2,510 |
| 2 | $40,880 | $3,407 |
| 3 | $51,640 | $4,303 |
| 4 | $62,400 | $5,200 |
| 5 | $73,160 | $6,097 |
| 6 | $83,920 | $6,993 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 200% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for U.S. Virgin Islands'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 U.S. Virgin Islands dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for U.S. Virgin Islands families. Each one combines real USVI Medical Assistance Program rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in U.S. Virgin Islands
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Children's dentistry essentials in U.S. Virgin Islands
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Emergency dental care in U.S. Virgin Islands — what to do when a tooth can't wait
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Sliding-fee dental pricing in U.S. Virgin Islands — how community health centers calculate what you pay
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Browse U.S. Virgin Islands by city
Below are the cities in U.S. Virgin Islands 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.