Dientes Community Dental Clinic
FQHCOperated by County Of Santa Cruz
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Dientes Community Dental Clinic
Dientes Community Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Santa Cruz, CA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Dientes Community Dental Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Dientes Community Dental Clinic or nearby
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Coverage + benefits in California
Dientes Community Dental Clinic accepts California Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Dientes Community Dental Clinic offer?
Dientes Community Dental Clinic in Santa Cruz, California offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Dientes Community Dental Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Dientes Community Dental Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Dientes Community Dental Clinic?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Dientes Community Dental Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Dientes Community Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Dientes Community Dental Clinic located?
Dientes Community Dental Clinic is at 1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1819. Phone: 831-464-5409.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.