Health Care

Fresno County offers free ‘high-value’ dental care to children on Medi-Cal

A flier promotes the Free Denti-Cal Youth Services program, available for those on Medi-Cal through the County of Fresno.
A flier promotes the Free Denti-Cal Youth Services program, available for those on Medi-Cal through the County of Fresno.

If you or your child are age 20 or younger, live in Fresno County and are on Medi-Cal, free dental care could be in your future.

Free Denti-Cal Youth Services is a program that focuses on high-value care and improved access for children who receive Medi-Cal assistance, all part of an effort to improve dental health that includes preventative work.

The program was developed through a collaboration between the county Department of Public Health, Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission and Reading and Beyond. It is funded through the Dental Transformation Initiative.

Public Health encourages those on Medi-Cal to schedule an initial or follow-up appointment at 844-421-3484. Services are available in English, Spanish and Hmong.

Jessica Johnson: 559-441-6051, @iamjesslj

This story was originally published September 14, 2017 at 7:43 PM with the headline "Fresno County offers free ‘high-value’ dental care to children on Medi-Cal."

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