Dental
Routine dental exam, established patient cost in Massachusetts
Compare cash prices for routine dental exam, established patient at hospitals, clinics and other providers.
Typical cash price
In Massachusetts
From 2 hospital and 9 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $74 (most listed prices $20.80–$198).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- $43.20
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ashland Family Dental PCExam - Welcome Back to Our Office · Dental exam (established patient)Ask what's included$69
Returning-patient special for existing patients who have not visited within the last two years. Payment due at time of service; insurance may cover at the usual, customary and reasonable rate.
Source: ashlandfamilydental.com · checked Oct 2026 - UMass Memorial Medical Center University CampusRoutine dental exam, established patientFacility fee only$72
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $74 per visitSource: actonfamilydentists.com · checked Oct 2026
- $74 per visitSource: lakeviewfamilydentists.com · checked Oct 2026
- Leominster Family DentistsDental Exam - Periodic Exam (D0120) · Periodic oral examAsk what's included$74 per visit
Listed fee; actual price may vary depending on patient needs and case.
Source: leominsterfamilydentists.com · checked Oct 2026 - $74 per visit
Listed fee; actual price may vary by patient needs and case.
Source: maynardfamilydentists.com · checked Oct 2026 - $74 per visit
Fees may vary depending on patient needs and case.
Source: nashobafamilydentists.com · checked Oct 2026 - $80 per visitSource: westbroadwayfamilydental.com · checked Oct 2026
- $82
Without-membership price in the example of first-year preventive visits for new patients.
Source: hopdent.com · checked Oct 2026 - from $100 per visit
Starting at $100 for patients without insurance; not a fixed $100 price.
Source: truedentalfr.com · checked Oct 2026
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
It depends on the service and the provider. Many clinics see self-pay patients directly; call ahead to check.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.