Dental Care Help

Dental care is not typically included in a private health plan in the U.S, although it is a part of government programs like NJ FamilyCare. If you are insured, it's worth confirming whether any types of dental care are covered. You can often find this in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage.

Donated Dental Services from the Dental Lifeline Network. Provides access to dental care for individuals living on subsistence-level income who have a disability, are 65+, or qualify as medically fragile. Call 303-534-5360.

If you're in Northern New Jersey, email Janette Waleri, DDS Coordinator, at jwaleri@DentalLifeline.org. For the rest of New Jersey, email Shanda Bell, DDS Coordinator, at sbell@DentalLifeline.org.

Dental Care offered by the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. (Camden, Essex, Middlesex Counties; communities around Rutgers University) A full range of oral health services provided at an affordable cost. Accepts Medicaid but not private insurance. Call 973-972-4242 or email rsdmscreening@sdm.rutgers.edu. Multiple clinics at various locations depending on your specific need.

Directory of Low Cost/Free Dental Care, via NeedHelpPayingBills.com. A directory containing the address, phone number, and brief description of low cost/free dental services available throughout New Jersey.