What are Oral Health Services?
Oral Health Services is a program that helps people with HIV (PWH) access free dental services. These services will be provided by dental professionals who have experience serving PWH.
What are the goals of the Oral Health Services program?
- Promote dental health
- Improve the quality of life among PWH
- Provide reliable dental health services
What services can I access through the Oral Health Services program?
General Dentistry: Regular dental checkups, X-rays, cleanings, fillings, and access to any necessary and related medication, treatment, or referrals to specialty dentistry services.
Specialty Dentistry Services: Additional procedures such as crowns, dentures, implants, and dental surgery. These services are to help you improve your dental health and function.
How do I access these services?
You can access these services by contacting any of the providers listed below. If you are not already receiving services at one of the listed providers, you may need to confirm that you are eligible for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP). They may ask you to provide documentation confirming your HIV diagnosis, current income (if any), health insurance (if any), and that you live in Los Angeles County.
Where can I access these services?
General Dentistry Services
- AIDS Healthcare Foundation, (213) 744-1752
- AltaMed Health Services, (213) 808-9356
- East Valley Community Health Center, (909) 620-8088 x3208
- El Proyecto del Barrio, (818) 221-4600
- JWCH Institute, Inc., (866) 733-5924
- Northeast Valley Health Corporation, (818) 988-6335
- St. John’s Well Child and Family Center, (323) 541-1411
- Watts Healthcare Foundation, (323) 564-4331 x3326
General & Speciality Dentistry Services
- APLA Health & Wellness, (213) 201-1541
- St. Mary Medical Center, (562) 624-4949
- UCLA School of Dentistry, (310) 794-4348
- USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, (213) 740-1637 or (213) 740-1342
