Dental Health Services (Dental Clinic)

HIV (Ryan White) Dental Program

The Ryan White Dental Program provides dental services to eligible children and adults who are infected with the human immuno-deficiency virus and who meet the following criteria:

  • Low income
  • Cannot afford private dental care
  • Do not have private dental insurance
  • Is not eligible for Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal

For more information, call the Family Health Dental Program at (714) 834-8408

Children's Dental Clinic

The Children’s Dental Program provides basic dental care to eligible children ages 4 through 18. To qualify for the program, you must:

  • Meet income eligibility requirements
  • Have no private dental insurance
  • We do accept Medi-Cal (please bring Medi-Cal card to every appointment)
  • Parents are required to come with their child at every visit

For more information about eligibility or to schedule an appointment, call the Family Health & Dental Clinic Call Center at 1(800) 914-4887 (between 8:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  and 12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday)

Adult Emergency Dental Clinic

This program provides emergency services for dental infection and pain.

  • The Adult Emergency Dental Clinic is a walk-in clinic only. We do not make appointments.
  • Numbers are given out at 7:30 a. m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on a first come first served basis.
  • Space is limited and subject to change daily
  • The Dentist will assess your emergency and will determine treatment needed. Only the dentist can determine if an extraction is needed.
  • We do not provide elective extractions or preventative care such as fillings or cleanings.
  • The program only provides emergency extractions and only one tooth can be removed per visit.
  • If you have Medi-Cal or any private dental insurance, you are NOT eligible for the program.

To qualify for the program, you must:

  • Be a resident of Orange County
  • Meet income eligibility requirements. A sliding fee will be charged based on your income and family size which will be determined at EACH visit.
  • Payment is required at time of service.
  • Office Visit fees are non-refundable

      For non-emergencies:

      Call the Health Referral Line at 1-800-564-8448 for dental resources in the community.

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