Dental Services

Dental fillings, extractions, & other services

*if on Medical Assistance (MA)- contact your health plan

Children's Dental Services (children under 18 and pregnant women; accepts MA; slide fee and free care) http://childrensdentalservices.org - 612-746-1530

Community University Health Care (fees based on family size and income) http://www.cuhcc.umn.edu/patient-care-services/dental-care 612-301-3433

Dentistry for Children & Adolescents (MA not accepted - only physical or mental disability accepted) - http://childrensdent.com - 952-435-4102

Helping Hands Health Center - 651-224-7561

Hope Dental Clinic - www.hopedentalclinic.org - 651-789-7605

Indian Health Board - http://indianhealthboard.com - 612-721-9800

Metropolitan State University Dental Clinic (no sliding fee or free services) http://dental.metrostate.edu/ - 651-793-1793

Minnesota Dental Association (search option for Find-a-Dentist by area) - www.mndental.org - 1-800-950-3368



Dakota County Dental Services

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HealthServices/Dental/Pages/default.aspx

​Dakota County Public Health partners with Children’s Dental Services to provide dental care to children from low-income families. Children's Dental staff provide dental care in the county service centers in Apple Valley and West St. Paul.

Appointments required

Call 612-746-1530 to set up an appointment.

Services available

Services are available for children from birth to age 26 and pregnant women regardless of income. Services include:

  • Dental exams
  • Teeth cleaning
  • X-rays
  • Sealants
  • Restoration
  • Fluoride treatment

Children’s Dental Services accepts all forms of medical assistance and provides services on a sliding fee and free care scale to families that do not have insurance coverage.

Many Children’s Dental Services staff members are multilingual and all are experienced in working with children. The non-profit organization offers dental services in many locations in the Twin Cities.

For additional dental care options, visit the More Low-Cost Services page.