Free & low-cost pediatric dentists in West Virginia
West Virginia has 538 active federally-funded community health centers across 191 cities and towns offering pediatric and family dental care to Medicaid, CHIP, and uninsured children. The state's Medicaid dental program is administered by WV Medicaid / WVCHIP.
Medicaid & CHIP dental coverage for kids in West Virginia
If your child is enrolled in WV Medicaid / WVCHIP or WV Children's Health Insurance Program, pediatric dental care is a covered benefit at no cost to your family. WV Medicaid Dental for Kids: preventive, restorative, and orthodontic services covered. 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 West Virginia.
Who qualifies in West Virginia?
West Virginia covers children under 19 in families earning up to 305% of the federal poverty level through WV Children's Health Insurance Program. That works out to the following gross household income limits for 2026:
| Family size | Annual income limit | Monthly income limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $45,933 | $3,828 |
| 2 | $62,342 | $5,195 |
| 3 | $78,751 | $6,563 |
| 4 | $95,160 | $7,930 |
| 5 | $111,569 | $9,297 |
| 6 | $127,978 | $10,665 |
Income limits are based on the 2024 federal poverty guidelines (the most recent published) and the state's 305% threshold. If your income is over the limit, you may still qualify for West Virginia'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 West Virginia dental guides
Long-form, parent-friendly guides written specifically for West Virginia families. Each one combines real WV Medicaid / WVCHIP rules with practical advice from community dentists.
Medicaid dental coverage for kids in West Virginia
Read the West Virginia guide →
Children's dentistry essentials in West Virginia
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Emergency dental care in West Virginia — what to do when a tooth can't wait
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Sliding-fee dental pricing in West Virginia — how community health centers calculate what you pay
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Browse West Virginia by city
Below are the cities in West Virginia 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.
Beckley
25 clinics
Charleston
23 clinics
Huntington
19 clinics
Parkersburg
18 clinics
Buckhannon
13 clinics
Clarksburg
13 clinics
Williamson
12 clinics
Elkins
11 clinics
Martinsburg
10 clinics
Summersville
10 clinics
Hamlin
9 clinics
Princeton
9 clinics
Sutton
8 clinics
Chapmanville
8 clinics
Moorefield
7 clinics
Logan
7 clinics
Glenville
6 clinics
Weston
6 clinics
Bridgeport
6 clinics
Eleanor
6 clinics
Hurricane
5 clinics
Weirton
5 clinics
Madison
5 clinics
Grantsville
5 clinics
All cities in West Virginia
Every city in West Virginia with at least one HRSA-funded community health center.