Smile, California
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 find a Medi-Cal dentist, click the button below to visit SmileCalifornia.org
What’s Covered?
For adults, Medi‑Cal will pay up to $1,800 in a year for covered dental services. You may qualify for no yearly limit if you are pregnant. Dental services may go over the $1,800 limit if shown to be medically needed. Click here for more information on covered services.
Download the Covered Services Flyer
Resources for Adult Medi-Cal Dental Members
Brochure for Caregivers
Toothy Tips for Parents
Kid-friendly resources and activities
Teeth Brushing Calendar
Coloring Activities
Low Cost Dental Clinics
The following are LOW COST clinics. There are no continuously-operating FREE clinics available locally, although there are one-day free dental services offered periodically.
UOP School of Dentistry (510) 489-5200 Union City Dental Care Center 1203 J Street, Suite 102 Union City, CA 94587
UCSF School of Dentistry (415) 476-1891 707 Parnassus Avenue San Francisco, CA 94143
UOP School of Dentistry: San Francisco Dental Care Center (415) 929-6501 155 5th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
CompreCare Health Center
(408) 272-6300
3030 Alum Rock Drive.
San Jose, CA 95127
Gardner South County Dental
(408) 848-9400
7526 Monterey Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
St. James Health Center
(408) 918-2600
55 E. Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Valley Health Center @ Tully
(408) 808-6102 – new patients
(408) 817-1480 – patients on record
500 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95111
Foothill Community Health Center
(408) 254-1800
2380 Montpelier Drive, Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95116
Indian Health Center
(408) 445-3400
1333 Meridian Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
Valley Health Center @East Valley
(408) 817-1460
1993 McKee Road
San Jose, CA 95116
Valley Medical Center Ability To Pay Program
(408) 885-7470
2325 Enborg Lane
San Jose, CA 95128
The following are dental hygiene schools that offer free or low cost cleanings performed by hygiene students. These facilities offer CLEANINGS ONLY. No dental treatment is provided.
Foothill College Dental Hygiene Program
(650) 949-7335
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
Carrington College Dental Hygiene Program
(408) 960-0181
6201 San Ignacio Avenue
San Jose, CA 95119