Since its establishment in 1970, the Office of Dental Health (ODH) has been dedicated to improving the oral health of all residents. Through continuous assessment, strategic planning, and community-based programs, we work to ensure that every child and adult has access to quality dental care. Our framework enables effective coordination between healthcare providers, schools, and families to promote lifelong healthy smiles. By leveraging data-driven insights and evidence-based practices, we simulate positive health outcomes and address disparities in oral health care across Alameda County.

Vision:

All Alameda County residents have optimal oral health throughout their life course

Mission:

The Office of Dental Health supports efforts to improve the oral health of Alameda County residents by partnering with the community to assess oral health status and resources and to assure access to community-based services and oral health education. We actively engage in policy development that incorporates evidence-based dental disease prevention and promotes oral health equity.

Advancing Oral Health Through the Decades (1970-Present)

Timeline of the Alameda County Office of Dental Health from 1970 to 2025, highlighting major milestones: establishment in 1970; School-Based Dental Sealant Program in 1989; Healthy Kids Healthy Teeth, Healthy Smiles, and WIC Dental Days programs from 2001–2003; Oral Health Needs Assessment in 2005 and publication of “More Than a Toothache” in 2007; strategic planning and Healthy Teeth Healthy Communities from 2012–2019; continued strategic planning and the Perinatal Dental Demonstration Project from 2019–2023; and the 2025 Oral Health Needs Assessment and 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.

Contact Us

Alameda County Office of Dental Health
1100 San Leandro Blvd., 4th Floor
San Leandro, CA 94577
DentalHealth@acgov.org

Tel: (510) 208-5910 | Fax: (510) 273-3748

Explore the Office of Dental Health Programs

Dental Care Coordination

Dental Care Coordination is a family-centered approach that supports eligible families of children and youth in navigating health and social service systems.

Healthy Smiles

Healthy Smiles provides gap coverage for dental needs for families with children 0-19 who are uninsured or underinsured.

Outreach and Education

The Office of Dental Health participates in outreach events such as health fairs. Our team provides oral health education and links community residents to ongoing dental care.

Resources for Providers and Partners (ODH)

School-Based Dental Program

The School-Based Dental Program provides free preventive dental sealant services to third graders at selected schools in Berkeley and Livermore.

WIC Dental Days

The Office of Dental Health partners with Alameda County’s WIC Program, offering dental education and services for children ages 0-5.
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