Dientes Community Dental Care

09/15/2026

School, sports, activities, everything in between! Dental visit can slip down the to-do list fast.

We've made it easier to book your child's appointment. Two new pediatric dentists on the team and 5 clinics across Santa Cruz County to choose from, including early morning hours and Saturday options.

Check dental care off your family's list!

Now taking new patients ages 0–18. Medi-Cal welcome.

Book now: https://dientes.org/new-patient-appointment/

09/14/2026

Meet Dr. Jody Chiang, one of two new pediatric dentists in our growing pediatric dentistry program.

Lasting oral health starts with our youngest community members and that's where Dr. Chiang's story starts. She grew up in the Santa Cruz area and came to Dientes for dental care when she was little. Now she's back, on the other side of the chair.

"I feel a close connection here. I'm most excited to provide care to children in the community where I grew up and to build trust with my patients and their families." — Dr. Jody Chiang.

With a team of exceptional providers like Dr. Chiang, we envision a future where prevention is more common than treatment and kids can focus on things like school and activities instead of enduring a toothache.

📞 Schedule your child's appointment today! Call 831-276-7010.

09/11/2026

Our team is growing in step with the growing need for accessible oral health care in our community! We've welcomed two pediatric specialty dentists to Dientes, to make scheduling an appointment for your child easier!

5 locations, early morning appointments, and a Saturday clinic!

Regular cleanings and checkups are the best way to prevent bigger problems later. We accept Medi-Cal and offer bilingual, modern, and compassionate care for kids and teens that keeps small things small.

Now taking new patients ages 0–18. New patients receive a $10 Target gift card, plus another $10 for bringing your child in.

Book now: https://dientes.org/new-patient-appointment/

09/09/2026

Meet Dr. Danny Do, one of two new pediatric dentists in our growing pediatric dentistry program. We built this program because lasting oral health starts with our youngest community members.

Plenty of kids walk in nervous. Dr. Do's whole approach is built around that moment. "I've seen how taking the time to make a child feel recognized, understood and comfortable can completely change their experience. I hope every child leaves my dental chair feeling safe, heard and proud. Even if they arrive a little nervous or unsure, I want them to leave feeling a little more confident about coming back next time." — Dr. Danny Do

He brings specialized training in care for infants, children with special needs, and young patients with complex medical conditions.

📞 Schedule your child's appointment today! Call 831-276-7010.

08/19/2026

More from The Dental Digest Blog: Toddler Oral Health Guide for Baby Teeth & Chewing Habits.
Baby teeth feel temporary — so it's easy to assume they don't matter much. The truth is the opposite.

Those first twenty teeth guide jaw growth, shape speech, and set the pattern for how permanent teeth come in later. What happens in your little one's mouth between birth and age six sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy chewing, clear speech, and confident smiles.

The good news? A few simple habits now can make all the difference.

Read more here: dientes.org/blog

08/11/2026

Today our team spoke at the Board of Supervisors meeting to thank them for recognizing National Health Center Week! 💙

As the county's largest dental provider, Dientes is proud to be part of the healthcare safety net that serves everyone, regardless of income or insurance. Oral health is health, and together with the County we're keeping Santa Cruz a place where everyone can access the care they deserve.

Thank you to our Board of Supervisors for being true partners in a healthier community. And thank you to Salud Para La Gente, Santa Cruz Community Health, Janus of Santa Cruz, Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County, and more.

08/07/2026

Last week our team attended a meet and greet with Christine McSweeney, the new CEO of Dominican Hospital. Welcome to the community, Christine! We look forward to working with you.

We're happy to partner with Dominican and are grateful for their continued support. Being part of a collaborative and supportive healthcare community is what makes Santa Cruz County so special.

08/07/2026

Happy Partner Appreciation Day. All week we've celebrated National Health Center Week, and today we're thanking the organizations that stand alongside us.

Patients like Meredith have felt the benefit of a collaborative local health care safety net. Pregnant with her third child, she was getting prenatal care at Santa Cruz Community Health but hadn't seen a dentist in ten years. Her doctors knew untreated oral health problems can raise risks during pregnancy, so they referred her to the Dientes clinic across the campus. We got her in quickly, found an untreated cavity, and gave her the filling she needed then and there. A gap that could have gone ignored got closed, thanks to two partners working side by side.

That's what National Health Center Week is all about. Thank you to every partner building and protecting this safety net with us.

08/06/2026

It's National Health Center Week, and we're proud to share a co-authored piece in Lookout Local by the Santa Cruz County Safety Net Clinic Coalition: "The secret to better healthcare in Santa Cruz County isn't just medicine — it's partnership." 💙

What makes Santa Cruz County special is how our clinics show up for each other. That shared commitment is how we meet the needs of our vibrant, diverse population.

Give it a read and see how we're stronger together.

As health coverage becomes more uncertain, Santa Cruz County's community health providers are doubling down on what works: partnership, write six healthcare safety net leaders. When a pregnant patient at Santa Cruz Community Health needed dental care, Dientes Community Dental Care was ready next doo...

08/06/2026

Everyone deserves quality dental care. Everyone.

On Population Focus Day, we're celebrating the people at the heart of our work. Dientes serves low-income families, patients on Medi-Cal, and neighbors with no insurance at all, from Watsonville to Santa Cruz and every community in between.

Kids and parents. Elders and veterans. Farmworkers and folks experiencing homelessness. We meet each patient where they are and build care around what they actually need. Accessible, welcoming, whole-community care. That's who we are, and that's what National Health Center Week is all about.