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Quality dental care for our club kids
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Schedule your child's dental visit
Email us to request your preferred date & time
GreatSmiles@bgcoakland.org
Include your preferred date and time and our team will follow up with you.
Free dental care for all Club members.
We bill Denti-Cal when available, but there is never any cost to families.
Meet the Team
Our Dental Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to keeping our kids' smiles healthy
Dr. Alan Grant
Volunteer Dentist
DDS from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Specializes in diagnosing and treating dental and periodontal conditions.
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Dr. Rubin Sorrell II
Dental Director
Founder of Dental Robin Hood, dedicated to expanding access to dental care in underserved communities.
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Nysa De Jesus
Dental Assistant
Passionate about helping children feel comfortable and confident in their dental care, creating a positive and welcoming environment for every visit.
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The Challenge
Why This Work Matters
Dental health disparities disproportionately affect children in underserved communities
< 50%
of children in Medi-Cal received an annual dental visit in 2022
Little Hoover Commission
45.3%
of children in Oakland Student Smiles Program had tooth decay (2016-17)
Oakland Student Smiles Program Data, ODH
874K
school days missed by California children due to dental problems
Alameda Co Oral Health Strategic Plan 2019-24
4x
more likely to have low GPA if had a toothache in the last six months
Alameda Co Oral Health Strategic Plan 2019-24
$29.7M
annual cost to California school districts from student dental absences
Alameda Co Oral Health Strategic Plan 2019-24
61%
of California third graders have had tooth decay
CDPH 2019 3rd Grade Smile Survey
Visit Us
Location & Eligibility
BGCO Dental Clinic
Anna Marie Whalen Branch · Central East Oakland
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland
3300 High Street
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 535-9461
GreatSmiles@bgcoakland.org
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Eligibility
BGCO club kids ages 6–18
Club membership confirmation required
All services provided at no cost to families
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