Mobile Dental Clinic Cost — Cost Guide
A mobile dental clinic from Odulair is priced by configuration, with platform size, number of operatories, imaging equipment, sterilization layout, and power system as the main cost drivers. Odulair offers Sprinter vans with 1 chair, 18ft trucks with 2 chairs, and 30ft trucks with 3–4 chairs, all drivable without a CDL. Built to order in Tennessee with 150-180 day lead time from signed Sales Agreement.
Last updated October 2026 · Odulair verified facts · Client programs
How much does a mobile dental clinic cost? Cost depends on platform and chair count: Sprinter van (1 chair), 18ft truck (2 chairs) or 30ft truck (3–4 chairs), all drivable without a CDL. Request a budgetary estimate for your program.
Mobile Dental Clinic Pricing by Platform
| Platform | Chairs | Price Range | CDL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter Van | 1 chair | Quote on request | No |
| 18ft Box Truck | 2 chairs | Quote on request | No |
| 30ft Box Truck | 3–4 chairs | Quote on request | No |
| 24ft Trailer | 2–3 chairs | Quote on request | Required |
| 53ft Trailer | 4+ chairs | Quote on request | Required |
All units are built to order in Joelton, Tennessee. Freight, installation, and destination prep are additional. All pricing is for new custom-built units. Odulair does not sell used or converted vehicles.
What’s Included
Every Odulair mobile dental clinic includes: dental chair(s) with delivery unit, intraoral digital X-ray, radiation shielding, dental compressor and vacuum, autoclave sterilizer, stainless steel cabinetry and millwork, self-contained fresh and waste water system, HVAC, electrical system with shore power connection, ADA-compliant entry (hydraulic lift on trucks and trailers), and exterior prep for wrapping.
Optional Add-Ons
Panoramic X-ray: available • CAD/CAM milling: available • Nitrous oxide system: available • Solar power (18ft truck): available • Solar power (30ft truck): available • Exterior vinyl wrap (Sprinter): available • Exterior wrap (truck): available
Funding Sources
Mobile dental clinics for FQHCs and community health programs frequently qualify for HRSA Health Center Program grants, HRSA Equipment grants, state oral health grants, USDA Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants, and USDA Community Facilities grants. Odulair can provide documentation supporting grant applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mobile Dental Clinic Configuration Overview
| Platform Options | Sprinter van (1 chair), 18ft truck (2 chairs), 30ft truck (3–4 chairs), 24ft trailer (2–3 chairs), 53ft trailer (4+ chairs) |
|---|---|
| CDL Requirement | Not required for vans and trucks rated 26,000 lb GVWR or less; required for trailers |
| Standard Equipment | Dental chair(s), delivery unit, digital X-ray, radiation shielding, compressor, vacuum, autoclave, cabinetry, water system, HVAC, ADA lift |
| Power Options | Shore power connection (standard), generator, or solar system |
| Buying Options | Purchase, rental (subject to fleet availability), lease through finance partners |
| Lead Time | 150-180 days for new builds; rental fleet units ship in 1-4 weeks if available |
| Built In | Joelton, Tennessee, USA |
| Track record | Odulair built the Ghana Ministry of Health national mobile dental fleet (18 units across 43 districts) and a mobile dental clinic for the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry. |