COVID-19: Dientes is open for regular dental care at all our clinics. We ask all patients to please follow these COVID-19 rules. Masks are still required.
Dignity though Dentistry
For over 30 years, Dientes has worked to ensure that cost, insurance, income, race, language, and transportation do not prevent people from visiting the dentist. We do this by providing affordable, high-quality, and comprehensive dental care for patients who are on public insurance or uninsured. Since 1992, we have treated 50,000 patients.
We believe that it is only when our neighbors have their basic needs met, including access to dental care, that
our community can truly thrive and flourish.
Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the
low-income children, adults, and seniors of
Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities
so that everyone has the dignity that comes from
a healthy smile.
Three Decades of Smiles
For 30 years, Dientes has worked to ensure that cost, insurance, income, race, language, and transportation do not prevent people from visiting the dentist. We do this by providing affordable, high-quality, and comprehensive dental care for patients who are on public insurance or uninsured. Since 1992, we have treated 50,000 patients.
We believe that it is only when our neighbors have their basic needs met, including access to dental care, that our community can truly thrive and flourish.
Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the low-income children, adults, and seniors of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities so that everyone has the dignity that comes from a healthy smile.
Three Decades of Smiles
For 30 years, Dientes has worked to ensure that cost, insurance, income, race, language, and transportation do not prevent people from visiting the dentist. We do this by providing affordable, high-quality, and comprehensive dental care for patients who are on public insurance or uninsured. Since 1992, we have treated 50,000 patients.
We believe that it is only when our neighbors have their basic needs met, including access to dental care, that our community can truly thrive and flourish.
Our mission is to create lasting oral health for the low-income children, adults, and seniors of Santa Cruz County and neighboring communities so that everyone has the dignity that comes from a healthy smile.
Location and Hours
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Main Clinic
1830 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
831.464.5409
Mon-Sat: 7:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
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Watsonville Clinic
1430 Freedom Blvd, Suite C, Watsonville
831.621.2560
Mon-Thu: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5pm
Fri: 7:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
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Capitola Road Clinic
1500 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
831.276.7010
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4pm
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Beach Flats Clinic
302 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
831.464.5411
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-12pm, 1pm-4pm
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Outreach Clinic at Housing Matters
115 A Coral Street, Santa Cruz
831.458.6020
Once a week
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SATISFACTION
"Thank you for being a light in this community to all of us families who need quality dental care. It means a lot and is appreciated more than you can know!
-Wendy, patient
Professional, kind, attentive staff and doctors!! Makes going to the dentist a great experience!!
-- Thomas, Patient
Thank you for making it possible for everyone to smile regardless of their pocket book.
-- Cassie, Donor
I don’t think people realize how big a smile helps your life and your self-esteem. It's pretty amazing Dientes is willing to help.
-- Ricky, Patient
I feel everyone should have good dental care! My wife and I get it from dental insurance. Everyone needs and deserves it.
-- Nicholas, Donor
Healthy teeth and a nice smile affects the way people relate to you.
-- Kathleen, Donor
Best clinic in Santa Cruz County. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a good dental clinic. No better place.
-- Biinx, Patient