Dental
Low-Cost Children's Dental Providers
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Need Help?
Download the Family Resource Center Directory and contact the appropriate Family Resource Center for help from an advocate or other staff member.
Family Resource Centers can help with non-medical needs too, such as food, clothing, and shelter. |
Children's Dental Access Issues?

Contact Barbara Morrow with the SLO County Oral Health Program at (805) 781-5503 or bmorrow@co.slo.ca.us for help obtaining dental services for children.
Check out sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health for oral health information, resources, videos and activities for children.
Check out sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/health for oral health information, resources, videos and activities for children.
Resource to Help Parents Find and Work with a Dentist
Many parents are not aware of what to look for in a dentist for a young child and when to start dental care. Once they have a dentist for their child, they often don't know several important things:
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Finding the Right Dentist for Your Child Guide |
Homeless Residents
Low-income residents who do not qualify for other health insurance but are homeless are eligible for care through CHC's Homeless Services. Providers and clients can contact the Navigation Center at 805-361-8400 to be directed to a clinic. Case management is not mandatory, though clients must try to sign up for Medi-Cal (this will not affect immigration status).
Grants Available for Children's Dental Care

The SLO County Children's Dental Services Grant helps with the costs of urgent dental treatment. Children can be referred directly by dental or health care providers, school nurses, WIC clinics, and other child-serving professionals. Funds are limited and are assigned on a case-by-case basis to families who cannot afford treatment.
The Children's Dental Service Grant is administered by Center for Family Strengthening. Families are connected to dental care by County Public Health's CHDP Program. For more information on how to access this fund for clients, contact Bridgette Hernandez, Supervising Public Health Nurse, at (805) 788-2108 or bhernandez@co.slo.ca.us.
The Children's Dental Service Grant is administered by Center for Family Strengthening. Families are connected to dental care by County Public Health's CHDP Program. For more information on how to access this fund for clients, contact Bridgette Hernandez, Supervising Public Health Nurse, at (805) 788-2108 or bhernandez@co.slo.ca.us.