The PCC Dental Clinic is offering free Dental Care to anyone who schedules an appointment.
Dental care is expensive—there’s no getting around that. Even a basic cleaning can cost more than you’d expect, and anything beyond that? You’d better have good insurance. Fortunately, if you’re needing a trip to the dentist (but your wallet’s got severe dentophobia), PCC runs a free dental clinic right on the Portland State campus downtown. And they’re currently looking for patients.
If you’ve been putting off a trip to the dentist because of cost, this might be exactly what you need.
What the PCC Dental Clinic Offers
The PCC Dental Clinic, located in the Vanport Building at PSU, is staffed by dental hygiene and dental assisting students. It’s a teaching clinic where students provide care under the supervision and guidance of licensed professionals, and as long as you schedule ahead, the services are available to anyone. Since it’s part of a training program though, the appointments can take longer than usual—but in exchange, you get free, high-quality dental care.
Here’s what they offer:
Dental exams and X-rays
Teeth cleanings (regular and deep cleanings)
Fluoride treatments and sealants
Basic fillings
Oral health screenings
They don’t handle emergencies or more complex procedures like root canals, crowns, or extractions; but if you’re looking for routine care, it’s a solid option—especially considering that the only cost is your time.
Why This is Worth Your Time
Because this is a teaching clinic, there’s a time commitment. Procedures may need multiple appointments, and each of those can last up to 3.5 hours—not ideal if you’re in a hurry, but the price is unbeatable. If the time commitment isn’t a deal-breaker for you, they actually need more patients right now, meaning it’s a great time to secure an appointment. New patients are admitted by waitlist, and the clinic isn’t open during the summer—meaning you’ll want to grab a spot now before all of the Spring slots fill up.
How to Schedule an Appointment
If this sounds like something you—or someone you know—could use, getting started is easy. They don’t take walk-ins, but all you have to do to secure an appointment is reach out to one of their contact methods below.
Location: 1810 SW 5th Ave, 3rd Floor, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: 971-722-4909
Email: dentalclinic@pcc.edu
Want more info? Check out the PCC Dental Clinic Website here!
Spots won’t stay open forever, so if you’ve been putting off that dental visit, now’s the time to take advantage of this. Call or email today to book an appointment.
