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Dientes Community Dental Care

Dientes is on a mission to create lasting oral health for the underserved children and adults of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities.

Organization Mission

Dientes is on a mission to create lasting oral health for the underserved children and adults of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities.

The Big Idea 2025:

Dientes’ largest clinic in mid-County has been operating for over 20 years with high wear and tear. It serves over 100 people a day, 6 days a week. We want all to have a comfortable, modern, facility that is consistent with our value of providing high quality care. To do so, we need to invest in renovating our main clinic.

Your support will help improve workflows, enhance patient interaction, and support the increased volume of patients, ultimately providing dignity through dentistry.

I don’t know where I would be without Dientes. My son had abscesses and couldn't eat. We couldn’t afford care, and his school was growing concerned. I am getting emotional thinking about it and wanting to be a good mom. I just want to thank you all.


Mother of an Anonymous Patient


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