Our Mission
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive low or no cost mobile dental services to those who have limited access to oral health care. Often our patients are homeless or low income. And our dentists come to them.
The Issue
Oral hygiene isn't just about beautiful teeth. Good oral practices allow the body's natural defenses to keep harmful bacteria in the mouth under control. A lack of proper brushing and flossing, however, can allow infection and cause or aggravate more serious medical disorders. Learn more about how good oral health is an important part of your overall health.
What We Do
Healthcare for the Homeless Program
Serving Un-insured and underinsured with comprehensive dental services and oral health education
Education
We collaborate with Alameda County and Santa Clara County Healthcare for the Homeless programs. Services are provided in southern Alameda County and Gilroy. We serve approximately 630 patients with this funding.
We provide services to over 1,500 patients per year, and provide approximately 7,500 visits per year with 1 mobile clinic that has 3 dental chairs.
Locations of services
Monday – 785 Morse Avenue, Sunnyvale
Tuesday – 7950 Church Street, Gilroy
Thursday/Friday – Southern Alameda County at various locations
Saturday/Sunday – 2400 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose
Patients seen by scheduled appointments.
Hours of operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our long term goal is to educate every patient on the importance of good oral hygiene so they can improve their overall health and retain their own teeth longer. 55% of the patients that complete their treatment plans have improved oral hygiene.
Upcoming Events
April 1 - Ribbon Cutting for New Mobile Clinic 1:00 p.m. at 2400 Moorpark Avenue, San Jose. Supervisor Cindy Chavez will officially opening new mobile clinic. New mobile unit will be open for viewing.
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – On-Site Dental Care Foundation performs oral cancer screenings with each new patient and recall visit all year long.
May 10 – West Valley Community Services Resource Fair for Unhoused, 10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014 9 a.m. -noon. On-Site Dental Care Foundation will have a table at this event.
We will schedule dental appointments for the unhoused, distribute oral health kits, and other oral health information.
May 20-21 – Silicon Valley Healthy Smiles at the San Jose Convention Center, South Hall. 435 Market Street, San Jose
6 a.m. to 4 pm. Free basic services, extractions, fillings, and cleanings.
June 3 – Jubilee 10 Qmunity Wellness Festival. On Post Street, San Jose. 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.