San Mateo County Dental Society Dental Health Foundation


 

 

Who Are We?

San Mateo County Dental Society Dental Health Foundation (SMCDS DHF) is a San Mateo County 501(c):(3) non-profit organization founded in 1973, known at that time as Health on Wheels and recognized throughout the county by our Brushmobile until 2000 when the bus was retired. 

SMCDS DHF functions as the Community Outreach arm of the San Mateo County Dental Society (SMCDS).  SMCDS was founded in 1929, incorporated in 1960, chartered as a component of the California Dental Association (CDA) in 1973 under the prestigious national umbrella of the American Dental Association (ADA) to serve the needs, interests, and aspirations of dental professionals across San Mateo County, from our northern boundary of Daly City south through Redwood City and coast side, Pacifica to Half Moon Bay.  Our member body of dental professionals – nearly 600 strong, 75% of all dentists in San Mateo County – share a common commitment to advancing the art and science of dentistry as well as the dental health of our community. SMCDS has been recognized by state and local governments for our deep concern and unselfish dedication to improving dental health among the needy children and elderly of our county.

Our Mission

SMCDS DHF is dedicated to promoting and improving the oral health of our community through education and programs that support delivery of oral health / dental services to our underserved populations.

Current Opportunities for Involvement

There are programs you can get involved in right now! See where dental professionals make a difference in our community.

Current Programs

Needy Kids Programs

Give Kids a Smile Day

National Children's Dental Access Day. Provides dental services free of charge to children from one to 21 years of age who otherwise would not have received dental care.

First Smiles

A statewide initiative to address the "silent epidemic" of Early Childhood Caries affecting children ages 0-5.

POHAP - Pediatric Training

A free training program to provide general dentists with increased skills needed to treat young children, including children with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

Oral Health Assessment Law AB 1433 Screening

SMCDS DHF's response to the Kindergarten Oral Health Requirement: legislation that requires children to have a dental check-up by May 31st of their first year in public school.

 

Elder Care Programs

NEEDS Program

Assisting administrators of skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in implementing improved oral care programs for the seniors who reside in SNF and residential care facilities here in San Mateo County. Download the NEEDS Admin Kit here.

GOHAP/SATF

Geriatric Oral Health Access Program/Senior Access Task Force.

Senior Health Fairs (info coming soon!)

 

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