Berkeley Parents Network: Dentists Who Take Medi-Cal

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Dentists Who Take Medi-Cal

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Sept 2008

I am foster parenting my niece, who has Medi-Cal, and who needs a good deal of dental work. She is 17, which is over the age limit for many pediatric dentists who take Medi-Cal. The only referral we've received is for Western Dental, and based on friends' experiences, that is not an acceptable option. Can anyone recommend a decent dentist who accepts Medi-Cal? Anna

La Clinica de La Raza has two great Dental clinics in Oakland, both in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Their dentists and staff are well trained and well equipped. They certainly take MediCal, and they treat people of all ages, so there are no problems with treating teens. There are also clinics available in Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg and Vallejo. Call (510 )535-4200 for the clinic on Fruitvale Ave or (510) 535-4000 for the clinic at Fruitvale Village (right by the BART station). If she's going to age out of MediCal on her 18th birthday, be sure to tell the people making appointments, so they can get her in quickly. love La Clinica

June 2008

Does anyone have any experience with dentist Dr. James Lin, DDS, who is at 2844 Summit, #207 in Oakland? And, if you know of a dentist who takes Medi-Cal, please let me know. Thank you. anon

Children's hospital and UCSF will take Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal. My son goes to UCSF, there's free parking in the back. We saw the same dentist for each visit this past 2 years. She's great and has gentle touch with children. Their staff is very supportive, as well.

April 2007

I am looking for a good and friendly pediatric dentist in Oakland/Berkeley who accepts MediCal. My daughter just turned 3 and is ready for her first dental appointment. Kate

I am a public health nurse in the City of Berkeley. We can give you a list of pediatric dentists in the area who accept MediCal. Please call 981-5300.

Dec 2005

Does anyone have any recommendation for a pediatric dentist who takes Medi-Cal? How about Dr. Phillip Saddler, or Dr. Robert Aubuchon in Oakland? There's nothing recent on Dr. Aubuchon (the last rec. was 1999), and nothing at all on Dr. Saddler-- I got both of their names through the Medi-Cal office. Can anyone tell me anything about these dentists, or does anyone know of any other good Medi-Cal dentists? Thanks. anon.

Reply received:

Dr. Phillip Saddler

May 2005

My 14 year old son needs a root canal. He has Medi-cal, but his Medi-cal dentist won't do it, and referred him to an endodontist who doesn't take Medi-cal. Does anyone know of a local endodontist or a dentist who does root canals who takes Medi- cal???

Try either Dr. Love in Oakland or Dr. Laston/Lopez's office in Berkeley. Dr. Thomas Love is an oral surgeon. Laston and Lopez's office is a peds clinic. If all else fails there is also Children's hospital. I think they still might have a dental clinic. once a medi-cal mom

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