Dental Clinic Resources for Uninsured Patients

Explore essential dental care resources for uninsured patients in Shelby County. Find clinics and centers offering detailed service information, hours, location, and contact info. Take charge of your dental health today.

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Dental Care and Emergencies

UT College of Dentistry                                                            
875 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38136
https://uthsc.edu/dentistry/patient-services

  • General Dentistry: 901-448-6468
  • Endodontics (Root Canal): 901-448-3636 Stefanie Morris
  • Orthodontics (Braces): 901-448-6210 Amy Browning
  • Emergency (Adults):  901-448-6468 or 901-448-6211
  • Emergency (Children): 901-448-6240

Emergency Clinic Hours: Sign In: 7:30am—until full. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. Closed Wednesday. Spanish speaking staff may not be available. You may need to call with and bring to your appointment an interpreter. No SSN required.

The fee for emergency care is $90.00 which includes an x-ray, oral exam, diagnosis, and extraction of a single erupted tooth; bring photo ID.
Patients are treated on a first come first serve basis until full. All clinic services are staffed by dental students and/or graduate students.

*AEGD Clinic (staffed by licensed dentists) is also available but more expensive.
Call for more information: 901-448-7196

Memphis Health Center                                               
360 E. H. Crump Blvd. Memphis, TN 38126
http://www.memphishealthcenter.org
901-261-2000
Appointment hours: Mon-Thurs 7:30am—10:30am, 1:30pm—4:00pm
General Dentistry
Cost: sliding scale; based on income; minimum fee of $30.00.Bring proof of income and two forms of ID, one with a photo and another with proof of residency. Pediatric patients accepted for cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Spanish speaking staff available

Vance Avenue Dental Clinic                                                    
516 Vance Ave. Memphis, TN 38126
901-526-4442
Clinic Hours: Mon-Thurs 1:00pm—5:30pm
Cost: First visit $100.00. No SSN required.
Bring ID, proof of income, & insurance info, if the patient has it.

Christ Community Health Services (Multiple Locations)
http://www.christcommunityhealth.org
Bring photo ID, proof of income. Sliding scale fee based on income. Spanish speaking support at all locations.

  • Third Street Dental Center | 3362 South Third St. Memphis, TN 38109                                                  
    901-842-3175 | Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8am—5pm, Wed: 8am—8pm, Fri: 8am—1pm
  • Broad Avenue Dental Center | 2953 Broad Ave. Memphis, TN 38127
    901-842-3171 | Mon-Fri: 8am—5pm
  • Frayser | 969 Frayser Blvd. Memphis, TN 38127
    901-842-3172 | Mon-Fri: 8am—5pm; closed from 12—1pm for lunch
  • Hickory Hill | 5366 Winchester Rd. Memphis, TN 38115
    901-842-3173 | Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; closed 12—1pm for lunch
  • Raleigh Health Center | 3481 Austin Peay Hwy. Memphis, TN 38128
     901-842-3174 | Mon—Fri: 8am—5pm

Midsouth Dental Center (Extractions/Dentures)
1707 Bender Road Memphis, TN 38116
901-346-2514
Services: tooth extractions, dentures, and partials. Call for appointment
Fees: $40.00 for x-ray, $120.00 for tooth extraction
Hours: Mon-Thurs, 8:00am—4:30pm
Spanish speaking staff available, no Social Security number required. Bring Photo ID

Affordable Dentures                                                                 
3481 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
901-329-0970
http://www.affordabledentures-memphis.com
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am—5:00pm
Services: extractions, dentures, and implants. Call for appointment
Full payment is required at time of service, accepts CARE credit
Spanish speaking staff available only when calling. No SSN required

Concorde Career College    
5100 Poplar Ave. Suite 150 (Clark Tower) Memphis, TN 38137
901-202-7660
https://www.concorde.edu/dental-programs/dental-hygiene/memphis
Dental cleanings only.
Cost: base fee $30.00
Hours of operation vary but are generally 8:00am—5:00pm
No SSN required.

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