OUTREACH PROGRAM | DIENTES COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE

OUTREACH PROGRAM

Our Outreach Program eliminates transportation as a barrier to care for underserved Santa Cruz County residents at many venues, including schools, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and our one-chair Outreach Clinic at Housing Matters in Santa Cruz.

Our partnerships provide patients who might not otherwise get access to dental services to the treatment they need.

At our outreach sites, our staff delivers oral health evaluations including x-rays, and procedures such as cleanings and fluoride varnish. Those patients who require more complex care are referred back to our clinic.

Dientes provides oral health education and preventive services in six school districts (Pajaro Valley Unified, Live Oak, San Lorenzo Valley, Soquel Unified, Santa Cruz City & Santa Cruz County Office of Education) at 30+ schools. The program has been a huge success since its inception in 2009.

Physical Address

1430 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, CA 95076

Hours

Mon-Thu: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5pm Fri: 7:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm

Application process

Needs to be referred by the hospital health center.

Eligibility

Public Insurance, and Watsonville Health Center Patients. Only shared patients with hospital health center.

Languages

English, Spanish

Agency info

DIENTES COMMUNITY DENTAL CARE

Dientes is focused on offering the highest quality and comprehensive dental care. With our bilingual and culturally competent staff we provide a full range of dental services with the exception of dental implants. Services offered include: dental exams & x-rays, cleanings & fluoride treatments, fillings & crowns, root canals, specialized children's dentistry, full & partial dentures, limited oral surgery, and extractions.