Protect Your Smile:
Dental Care Resources in Arkansas
This guide is a list of statewide resources including free and sliding scale based medical clinics, assistance with prescription payments, and community resources supplying transportation needs. This information is accurate as of November 2025.
The inclusion of a dental resource in this listing does in no way imply an endorsement by the Arkansas Department of Health, Delta Dental of Arkansas, or its affiliates. This is public information. It is assembled to facilitate access to economical dental care for Arkansas residents. Residents should exercise usual and customary prudence when selecting a dental care provider.
Medicaid Assistance Line
if you have questions about dental services under Arkansas Medicaid, please call the Arkansas Department of Human Services at (855) 372-1084 or visit their website for Medicaid beneficiaries.
FindHelp.org
Find free or reduced-cost resources local to you like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, chat with them online via their website, or text HOME to 741741 (multiple languages available). If this is an emergency, call 911.
Arkansas 211
A list of free and sliding scale dental clinics, as well as listings for affordable dental clinics, including Medicaid dental offices.
Arkansas Free and Sliding Scale Dental Clinics
A list of free and sliding scale dental clinics, as well as listings for affordable dental clinics, including Medicaid dental offices.
Medical Resources
Clinics and Community Health Centers
With more than 230 locations throughout Arkansas, view the map for the clinic location nearest you.
Exhaustive List of Community Health Centers Statewide
View the full list of clinics and community health centers to find the location nearest you.
Community Health Center Informational PDF (English)
An overview PDF about Community Health Centers (or CHCs) of Arkansas in English.
Community Health Center Informational PDF (Spanish)
An overview PDF about Community Health Centers (or CHCs) of Arkansas in Spanish.
Patient Grants Available Through the American Kidney Fund
Need-based financial assistance programs through the American Kidney Fund that help patients with health insurance premiums, transportation costs, prescription medications, and many other necessities related to health care, as well as medically-reviewed educational resources to help people prevent and manage their kidney disease.
Catholic Charities Medical Clinic
Provides free medical services to those unable to obtain basic, primary health care.
WelcomeHealth (Free Health Center in NW AR)
WelcomeHealth provides quality medical care, dental care, and support services in partnership with other community resources to low income individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
Harmony Health Clinic (in Little Rock) Free Medical/Dental
Harmony Health Clinic, a non-profit, 501(c)(3), free medical and dental clinic in Little Rock, seeks to understand and serve the health and wellness needs of the uninsured and underserved who live in and around Central Arkansas, by providing access to quality health care at no cost to these patients in a private, community-based clinic, staffed by health professional volunteers and marked by a unique atmosphere of caring, compassion, respect, dignity, and diversity.
Medicaid Dental Care for Adults and Children, Arkansas Department of Human Services
An overview of Medicaid dental care for adults and children, courtesy of the Arkansas Department of Human Services.
NeedyMeds.org
A dedicated nonprofit organization committed to improving access to affordable healthcare for individuals in need.
Central Arkansas
Arkansas Donated Dental Services
Dental Lifeline Network – Arkansas
Phone: 888-471-6334
Website: https://dentallifeline.org
Email: jpeca@DentalLifeline.org
Charitable Christian Medical Clinic
133 Arbor Street
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Point of Contact:
Millie Lopez
Phone: 501-318-1153
Conway Interfaith Clinic - Children Only
830 N Creek Drive
Conway, AR 72032-4711
Phone: 501-932-0559
Service Area: Faulkner County AR Kids/Medicaid - Children Only
Extractions - ADULTS ONLY (CASH Payment)
Low income with no access to medical insurance
Harmony Health Clinic
201 East Roosevelt Road
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 501-375-4400
Website: http://www.harmonyclinicar.org
Hours: Day and evening clinics, Monday through Saturday
The Harmony Health Clinic is a free medical and dental clinic that strives to meet the needs of the homeless and less fortunate in the greater Pulaski County area. We are currently in need of dentists to volunteer on Fridays, hours ranging from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and can be adjusted to meet volunteers’ schedules. An experienced dental assistant is on staff and available to assist all volunteers. If you have four hours a year or more to give back, please contact Tiffany Sikes at 501-375-4400.
River City Ministry
1021 East Washington Avenue
North Little Rock, AR 72116
Point of Contact: Carol Ezell
Phone: 501-376-6694
Website: https://www.rivercityministry.org/
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST, Seven Days a Week
UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene - Little Rock Campus
4301 W. Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: (501) 686-5733
Website: https://uamshealth.com/location/oral-health-clinic/
UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene – Fort Smith Campus
PO Box 3649/5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone: (479) 788-7270
Website: https://www.freedentistclinic.com/fort-smith/dental-clinic/uafs-department-of-dental-hygiene
Note: Dates & times for university clinics revolve around the academic schedule.
Shepherd's Hope Clinic
2404 S. Tyler
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-614-9523
Website: https://www.shepherdshopelr.org/
Point of Contact: Pam Ferguson
Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST every Tuesday
St. Vincent’s East End Clinic - Adults & Children
2500 East 6th
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 501-614-9523
Website: https://www.chistvincent.com/hospitals-locations/clinics/communitycare-lr
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST, Monday - Thursday; 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST, Friday
Service Area: Statewide
Same-day appointments and walk-in care offered.
Variety of procedures available, based on sliding fee scale.
Northwest Arkansas
Community Clinic of NWA
Community Clinic – Rogers Dental
3710 Southern Hill Blvd., Ste. 700
Rogers, AR 72758
Community Clinic – Springdale Dental (children only)
614 E. Emma Ave, Ste. 300
Springdale, AR 72764
Phone: 855-438-2280 for appointments
Website: https://www.communityclinicnwa.org/
Services are provided by offering a sliding scale discounted fee based on income and by accepting ARKids First, Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance.
Community Dental Clinic
3428 Armour
Fort Smith, AR 72904
Phone: 479-782-6021
Website: https://www.cscdc.net/community-dental-clinic/
Service Area: Sebastian & Crawford counties
The Community Dental Clinic serves the needs of those low-income residents of Sebastian and Crawford counties who are in need of dental treatment and cannot afford dental care. Clients are treated by Volunteer Dentists who are licensed and experienced professionals. Dental hygiene is provided in collaboration with the UAFS Senior Hygiene students. The Dental Clinic has served the community for over 20 years. The Dental Clinic provides dentures to those in need through our Delta Dental Grant when funds are available. Though the completion can take 2 to 4 visits, the end result is worth it!
Healthy Connections, Inc.
Healthy Connections - Mena
136 Health Park Drive
Mena, AR 71953
Phone: (888) 710-8220
Healthy Connections - Hot Springs
1723 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Phone: (888) 710-8220
Counties in Service Area: Polk, Sevier, Scott, Montgomery, AR; Leflore and McCurtain (OK)
Website: https://healthy-connections.org/
Healthy Connections, Inc. accepts patients on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, and uninsured based on a sliding fee scale.
Mountain Home Christian Clinic - Adults Only
421 W. Wade Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Phone: 870-425-5010
Service Area: Baxter & surrounding counties
Provides emergency dental extractions to those with low income, no access to medical insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.
River Valley Primary Care Services, Inc.
9755 State Highway 22
Ratcliff, AR 72951
Phone: (479) 431-2050, (800) 877-7658
Website: https://www.rvpcs.org/dentistry
Service Area: Logan county
River Valley Primary Care Services accepts patients on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, and uninsured based on a sliding fee scale. Check with clinic for specifics.
Samaritan Community Clinic - Rogers
1211 W. Hudson Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
Hours: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST on Mondays; 8:30 - 3:30 CST, Tuesday through Thursday; 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST, Fridays
Phone: (479) 636-0451
Website: https://www.samcc.org/programs/samaritan-dental/
Service Area: Benton county
Emergency dental needs, including infections and extractions. No walk-ins.
WelcomeHealth
1100 N Woolsey Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST, Thursdays (extraction clinic only)
Website: https://www.welcomehealthnwa.org/
Service Area: Benton county
Point of Contact: Monika Fischer-Massie
Phone: 479-444-7548
Email: mfischerm@welcomehealthnwa.org
Northeast Arkansas
Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc.
2263 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR 72650
Phone: (870) 448-3796
Website: https://www.bmrhc.net/services/dentistry
Service Area: Searcy, Newton, Pope (portion), Van Buren, Stone, and Madison
Walk-ins are always welcome at any Boston Mountain dental clinic. Most insurances and Medicaid are accepted. Sliding fee programs are also available to those who qualify.
Additional locations can be found at https://www.bmrhc.net/contact-us/
East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc.
Phone: (870) 735-3842
Website: https://www.eafhc.org/services/dental-care/
Service Area: View Locations
East Arkansas Family Health Center, Inc. accepts patients on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, and uninsured based on a sliding fee scale.
Southeast Arkansas
Lee County Cooperative Clinic, Inc.
Marianna Clinic
530 W. Atkins Blvd.
Marianna, AR 72360
Phone: (870) 295-5225
Website: https://www.lccc.us.com/dental
Lee County Cooperative Clinic, Inc. accepts patients on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, and uninsured based on a sliding fee scale. Dental services include cleanings, fluoride varnish, dental x-rays, extractions, fillings, crowns, partial bridges, and dentures. Transportation is available to our Marianna location for dental visits.
Mainline Health Systems, Inc.
Star City Clinic
110 N. Drew St
Star City, AR 71667
Phone: (870) 628-5110
Website: https://www.mainlinehealth.net/services/dental-care
Service Area: Ashley, Chicot, Drew, Desha
Mainline Health Systems, Inc. accepts patients on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurances, and uninsured based on a sliding fee scale.
Southwest Arkansas
CABUN Rural Health Services, Inc.
Hampton Clinic
402 South Lee
Hampton, AR 71744
Gould, AR 71643
Phone: (870) 798-4299
Website: https://www.cabun.org/health-services/dental-care/
Service Area: Calhoun, Union, Bradley, Ouachita, Hot Springs (portion), Lafayette, Clark, and Hempstead
ABUN Rural Health Services, Inc. accepts most forms of insurance including, but not limited to, AR BCBS, BlueCard Program, Medicare, Medicaid, Health Advantage, Qualchoice, Cigna, and HealthNet Federal. They also provide services to patients who are uninsured based on a sliding fee scale.
Transporation Options
American Cancer Society: Road to Recovery®
The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery® program eases your burden by giving free rides to cancer-related medical appointments. Our trained volunteer drivers are happy to pick you up, take you to your appointment, and drop you off at home. All for free and all to make your days a little easier. Not having a ride shouldn’t stand between you and lifesaving treatment.
Non-Emergency Transportation
AAA Group Transportation Services to Medical Appointments
Payment situation may vary.
MetroLink within Little Rock
Limited Transportation for PWD (requires clinician to sign off on application):
Metroconnect
Reduced fare rides within certain areas of Little Rock.
Central Arkansas Developmental Council
Reduced rate NET for South Central AR.
Call regional office number to schedule ride.
Mid-Delta Transit
Agency: Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc.
Location: Brinkley Community Center, 610 South Biscoe Street, Helena, AR
Program offers a variety of low-cost transportation services to the general public. Transportation may include rides to and from dialysis clinics, rides to and from medical and mental health appointments. Call (800) 569-3359.
BRAD Public Transportation
Phone: (870) 892-4547 or 1-888-723-4640
Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM CST, Monday through Friday (Pocahontas); 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Corning, Walnut Ridge/Hoxie).
Closed on state and federal holidays.
There are no income guidelines. All busses are wheel-chair accessible. Less than 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Presently we offer services from:
- Piggott to Paragould
- Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge to Jonesboro
- Pocahontas and Walnut Ridge to Paragould Biggers, Reyno, Datto, Corning, Knobel, and Peach Orchard to Jonesboro
- Piggott to Jonesboro
- Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, Portia, Black Rock, Lynn and Strawberry to Batesville