In collaboration with the Oral Health Access Coalition, RCHC advocates to fill the gap that too often separates people from needed dental care. RCHC works on many fronts to eliminate oral health disparities. Efforts include working with health stakeholders to develop strategies to expand access to oral health care for all members of the community, as well as advocating for the inclusion of oral health issues in statewide health reform.
In Sonoma County, RCHC is working with members of the Sonoma County Oral Health Coalition to expand preventative dentistry to or county's low-income children.
Santa Rosa
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.