East Kern Dental Services

In January, 2007, the Kern County Children’s Dental Health Network expanded it services, full time, to the eastern side of Kern County through the support of First 5 Kern.  Children, 0 -5 years of age, who reside on the east side of the Tehachapi mountains, have access to KCCDHN’s dental services at their pre or elementary school site.  Harriet Luzinas-Smith, Registered Dental Hygienist and Tere Chapai, Dental Assistant provide oral health education, screenings, cleanings, fluoride, sealants in classrooms.  Children who are identified with decay have the opportunity to have their decay treated by Robert Bang, DDS office or by a pediatric dentist in Bakersfield.  All services are free.

If you are interested in learning more about the services, contact the KCCDHN office by calling 760-371-4005  or email tmcguire@taftcollege.edu

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Do you know a child who is without health insurance?

They may be eligible for Medi-Cal or Healthy Families, or other health insurance programs which provide no-cost, or low-cost insurance to children from low to medium income families that are not otherwise covered. Healthy Families provides low cost health, dental, and vision coverage to uninsured children in low wage families. Families participating in the program choose their health, dental and vision plan. Families pay premiums between $4-$9 per child per month (maximum of $27 per family). The State and Federal government provide funding to the HFP. For an application, call toll free: 760-371-4005.


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