Oral Health in America:
A Report of the Surgeon General
“On May 25, 2000, Surgeon General David Satcher released Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, the 51st Surgeon General's report issued since 1964, when Luther Terry issued his landmark report on tobacco and health. These reports have helped frame the science on vital health issues in a way that have helped educate, motivate and mobilize the public to more effectively deal with those issues.
In addition to a lack of awareness of the importance of oral health among the public, the report found a significant disparity between racial and socioeconomic groups in regards to oral health and ensuing overall health issues. Based upon these findings, the Surgeon General called for action to promote access to oral health care for all Americans, especially the disadvantaged and minority children found to be at greatest risk for severe medical complications resulting from minimal oral care and treatment.”
Source: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/oralhealth/
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It’s true. Just think about these facts . . .
- Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease.
- Children miss out on over 51 million hours of school each year because of dental-related diseases.
Low-income families are at an even greater risk . . .
- Poor children have twice the dental cavities as other children.
- As many as 25% of all low-income children have never even visited a dentist before entering kindergarten --- and by that time much of the damage has already started!
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COMMUNITY DENTISTRY RESOURCES:
We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the below listing nor does this listing constitute a referral or recommendation. Copied from:
San Antonio District Dental Society
http://sadds.org/lowincome/index.asp
Community Clinics
In Bexar County, a number of clinics operated by private, nonprofit, religious, and government organizations provide dental care. Most charge fees on a sliding scale based on income and family size.
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Clinic Name |
Address |
Phone(1) |
Hours of Operation(2) |
Note |
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Downtown |
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San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic |
135 Taylor Street, 78205 |
226-8041 |
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Adults Only |
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Santa Rosa Hospital Children's Dental Clinic |
333 N. Santa Rosa, 78207 |
704-2206 |
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Children Only |
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University Health Center - Downtown |
527 N. Leona, 78205 |
358-3604 |
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Oral Surgery Only |
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North Central |
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Kenwood Dental Clinic |
302 Dora Street , 78212 |
731-9968 |
M-F 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
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North East |
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CentroMed Dental |
5253 Walzem, 78218 |
651-1050 |
M & F only |
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North West |
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Audie Murphy Veterans Hospital Dental Clinic |
7400 Merton Minter Blvd. , 78229 |
617-5208 or 617-5300 |
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Adults Only. Veterans Only |
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Barrio Family Dentistry |
2121 SW 36 th Street , 78237 |
431-4807 |
MWF 8 am - 5 pm, Tu & Th 8 am - 7 pm |
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Barrio Family Health Center |
1102 Barclay Street , 78207 |
434-2647 |
MWF 8 am - 5 pm, Tu & Th 8 am - 7 pm |
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Lanier Clinic |
1514 W. Durango , 78207 |
224-4991 |
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Children Only up to Senior High School |
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Salinas Clinic |
630 S. Gen. McMullen Drive , 78237 |
436-0098 |
M-F 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
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UTHSCSA Dental School |
7703 Floyd Curl Drive , 78229 |
567-3217 |
M-F 8 am - 5 pm |
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University Hospital Dental Clinic |
4502 Medical Drive , 78229 |
358-4000 |
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Dental Emergencies only |
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Westend Health Center |
1226 NW 18 th Street , 78207 |
733-0085 |
M-F 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
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South East |
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Dullnig Clinic |
204 Nolan, 78202 |
229-9322 |
M-F 8 am - 5 pm |
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Eastside Branch Clinic |
210 N. Rio Grande Street, 78202 |
475-9557 |
M-F 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
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Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center |
3066 E. Commerce, 78220 |
233-7096
233-7000 |
MWF 8 am - 5 pm, Tu & Th 8 am - 7 pm |
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Wesley Primary Care Clinic - Villa Coronado |
11030 Ruidosa, 78214 |
627-2622 |
M-F 8 am - 4 pm |
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South West |
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Southside Clinic |
910 SW Military Drive, 78221 |
923-4646 |
M-F 8 am - 10 pm, Sat 2 pm - 10 pm |
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DePaul Family Center Dental Clinic |
7603 Somerset Road, 78211 |
924-5903 |
M-F 8 am - 4:30 pm, Sat 8 am - 2 pm |
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Somerset Family Clinic |
7315 S. Loop 1604 W., 78069 |
624-3045 |
M & F 8 am - 5 pm, T-Th 9 am - 6 pm |
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South Park Dental |
910 Wagner Avenue, 78211 |
924-7344 |
M-Th 8 am - 7 pm, F 8 am - 5 pm |
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Southwest Branch Clinic |
9011 Poteet-Jourdanton Hwy., 78224 |
924-9035 |
M-F 7:45 am - 4:30 pm |
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Wesley Primary Care Clinic |
1406 Fitch Street, 78211 |
922-6922 |
MWF 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Tu & Th 8:30 am - 7 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm |
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(1) All area codes 210 unless noted
(2) Not all dental services may be available at all clinics
The San Antonio District Dental Society does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the above listing nor does this listing constitute a referral or recommendation by the Dental Society.