For over 47 years La Clínica has provided health care to hundreds of thousands of uninsured and underserved people at 34 sites in three counties.
In collaboration with our Community Health Education Department, this project has now expanded to provide dental services on-site for the elementary schools in both Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Through these services we intend not only to diagnose and treat oral diseases, but also to promote the importance of preventive care as a cost effective and healthier way of life.
Using portable dental equipment to deliver services we provide:
Dental examinations
Minor preventive/restorative work (hygiene, sealants, and fillings)
Oral health education for students and parents
Refer patients to our dental health centers to establish a dental home
Pittsburg
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.