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Re: Dentist for special needs child who accepts medicare
Please go to La Clinica Dental at Childrens Hospital Oakland. They
happily take MediCal, have excellent dentists (Dr. Rothman is the
head dentist and very experienced and kind, if you want to
specifically ask for him), and take care of kids with a variety of
special needs. I think you will be happy with the services you
receive. Call 510-428-3316
Re: Gentle dentist for fearful adult
Just came back from my 3 year old son's first appointment at La Clinica and
can't say enouh good about it. This place really understands children from its
disney decor to its smiley face x-ray aprons and from its gentle staff to its child-
sized intruments.
My son was atypically difficult and freaked-out but the dentist and hygenist went out of their way to make the visit pleasant. They let him sit on my lap and lay back into the dentist's lap for the exam and cleaning when he refused the chair. They tried multiple times to get x-rays but didn't force the issue when he refused. Despite his tears, the dentist patiently cleaned his teeth and gave me great advice on how to care for them.
We saw Dr. Lee and also observed other dentists, all of whom clearly understand and (most importantly!) like children. The only thing I'd change is the prominent and noisy t.v. in the waiting room but, hey, it's distracting and tuned to PBS. First time mom
Re: Dentists who accept Medi-Cal
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
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