Smile California
Smile California, California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, currently offers dental services as one of the program's many benefits. Medi-Cal Dental is the program that provides free or low-cost dental services to eligible children and adults. The Medi‑Cal Dental Program provides free or low‑cost dental services to children and adults who receive Medi‑Cal, California’s Medicaid program
To contact the Medi-Cal Dental, please call the Member Customer Service Center at (800) 322-6384. The call is free. Medi-Cal dental agents are available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to assist you. When you connect with the Medi-Cal Dental Interactive Voice Response System (IVR) you may select from the following menu options:
- Help in locating a Medi-Cal dental provider in your area.
- Clinical screening appointment information.
- Questions regarding your Treatment Authorization Request (TAR).
- General Medi-Cal Dental questions.
- How to file a grievance/complaint.
Highland Hospital Dental Clinic
1411 E 31st St.
Oakland CA 94602
510.437-6575
Provides: Emergency dentistry/surgery, diagnostic/preventive care, restorative care, special needs care, and cosmetic dental care. Drop-in registration from 7AM -1 PM. Clinic operates from 7:30AM -5:00 PM. M-F
Fee: Medi-Cal, private ins., sliding fee scale
La Clinica De La Raza
3050 E 16th Street
Oakland 94601
510.535-4200
Provides: General dentistry, oral surgery, limited periodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics.
Fee: Membership fee $25 and Medi-Cal or verification of income
La Clinica De La Raza
3451 East 12th Street
Oakland 94601
510.535.3302
Provides: General dentistry, oral surgery, limited periodontics,
endodontics. Prosthetics, hygiene and preventive dental education.
Fee: Membership fee $25 and Medi-Cal or verification of income
Berkeley Free Clinic
2339 Durant Avenue
Berkeley CA 94704
510.548.2745
Provides: Emergency treatment, screening, exam fillings, extractions
Fee: Free to all patients
Chabot College Dental Hygiene Clinic
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward CA 94545
510.723.6900
Provides: X-rays, cleanings (adult and children). Hours vary, only open Fall and Spring semesters.
Fee: Medi-Cal, or very low cost fees
Eastmont Wellness Center
6955 Foothill Blvd, Ste 200
Oakland CA 94605
510.567.5770
Provides: General dentistry to kids up to 17 years of age.
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, sliding fee scale
Native American Health Center
3124 International Blvd
Oakland CA 94601
510.535.4410
Provides: General dentistry, crown, bridge, prosthetics and oral hygiene
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, sliding fee scale.
Life Long Dental
1860 Alcatraz Ave,Berkeley CA
94703
510.280.6080
Provides: Full service – exams, x-rays, fillings, dentures, extractions, root canals, and dental hygiene.
Fee: Medi-Cal and private insurance
Children’s Hospital Medical Center Dental Clinic
747 – 52nd Street
Oakland CA 94609
510. 428.3316
Provides: Pediatric dental services to kids 12 and under. Treats children with serious illnesses.
Fee: Med-Cal, private insurance, Health Families
UOP Union City Clinic
1203 J Street
Union City CA 94587
510. 489.5200
Provides: General dentistry offered 25% lower rates than average
Fee: Private insurance, set fee schedule, Medi-Cal, cash ,check, Visa and Mastercard accepted.
West Oakland Health Center
700 Adeline Street
Oakland CA 94607
510.835.9610 as for dental
Provides: Basic dentistry, hygiene, partials & dentures
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, sliding scale.
East Oakland Family Health Center
7450 International Blvd
Oakland CA 94621
510. 613.2210
Provides: General dentistry, limited endodontics, surgery, limited prosthetics, hygiene
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, sliding scale
Asian Health Services Dental Clinic
345 9th Street, Ste 302
Oakland CA 94607
510.986.6888
Provides: General Dentistry for 2 years and older
Fee: Must be a member
Special Dental Programs
California Children’s Services Alameda County Health Services Agency Orthodontics
1000 Broadway, Ste 500
Oakland CA 94607
510. 208.5970
Services: Orthodontic are for low income ages 13 – 19
University of California School of Dentistry
707 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco CA 94143
415. 476.1891
Provides: Comprehensive care: Call for information and appointment
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, reduced cost fee schedule
University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
2155 Webster Street
San Francisco CA 94155
415. 929.6501
Provides: Comprehensive dental care; orthodontic clinic, children’s clinic
Fee: Medi-Cal, private insurance, self-pay and reduced cost fee schedule
