Today is National Brush Your Teeth Day, and I thought I’d share some free and low-cost dental care resources in San Diego for those who may not have dental insurance or access to a dentist.
The UCSD School of Medicine has an extensive list of dental and other health care clinics in Southern California on their website, along with costs associated with care.
The UCSD School of Medicine also has a free dental clinic.
San Diego Mesa College has a dental school, and they offer free and low-cost services as part of their students’ training.
Children’s Dental Health Center has many programs and initiatives that help kids who may not have access to a dentist. They work closely with school nurses and staff to help identify kids in need of dental care.
OPSAM Health has low cost/sliding scale dental care at two locations in San Diego County.
If you have Medi-Cal, you automatically have Medi-Cal Dental benefits and access to dental exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, root canals, tooth removal, dentures, and emergency services
Visit smilecalifornia.org or call (800) 322-6384 to learn about Medi-Cal Dental benefits and to locate a dental provider.
And if you are looking for some recommendations for oral care products, my Amazon Storefront has a selection of my favorites (and these all got the OK from my dentist) here.
Available three times a week at various locations throughout Santee, this program is open to all kids in grades 5-8. No prior registration needed.
Feeding San Diego has a list of locations in San Diego County offering free food for kids 0-18 
I love clothing swaps- If you have read my blog, you know it’s one of my favorite ways to refresh the kid’s wardrobes (and my own).
