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CDA Cares

We’re connecting Californians in need to essential oral health care through volunteer-led clinics.

CDA Cares

We’re connecting Californians in need to essential oral health care through volunteer-led clinics.

Volunteer-powered Dental Care Events

The CDA Foundation hosts CDA Cares, a program that allows volunteer dentists, with the assistance of other dental and health professionals and community volunteers, to provide dental services at no charge to individuals throughout the state. As part of the Foundation’s mission to improve the oral and overall health of all Californians, this program provides essential treatment and helps connect patients to dental homes. 

Trinity County residents: In need of dental care?

The CDA Foundation is partnering with the Department of Health Care Services, CDPH Office of Oral Health, and Trinity County Local Oral Health Program to serve the Trinity County community at a free, mobile dental clinic. Individuals and families who wish to set an appointment should call 888-585-3368.

Dates: October 9 – 12, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Weaverville Veterans’ Memorial Hall
109 Memorial Drive
Weaverville, CA 96093

Review clinic FAQ

The CDA Foundation’s volunteer-led dental clinic will take place Oct. 9-12 in Weaverville, CA and will serve students in TK – 4th grade and their parents/guardians. Dentists and dental professionals will provide minimally invasive services, fillings, and extractions, and dental hygiene services as needed, during the clinic.

The event will be held on Wednesday, October 9 – Saturday, October 12 in Weaverville, CA.

No. But, due to the remote location of the clinic, the Foundation prefers that volunteers stay for the entire clinic. Volunteers who do not wish to stay for the entire clinic must commit to serve either the first two days or last two days of the four-day clinic.

  • First two days (arrive Oct. 8, treatment Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, head home that evening)
  • Last two days (arrive Oct. 10, treatment Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, head home PM Oct. 12 or morning Oct. 13)
  • All four days (arrive Oct 8, treatment all four days, head home PM Oct. 12 or morning Oct. 13)

Fluoride varnish, cleanings, ITRs, fillings, extractions, oral health education, and dental hygiene services will be offered at this event.

Volunteer dentists and dental assistants are needed to provide treatment to children aged 5-10 and their parents/guardians. Please fill out this form to sign up.

The CDA Foundation can provide lodging and transportation (roundtrip to Sacramento) to volunteers who commit to one of the shifts listed above, at no cost to you. We will also provide all meals while you are volunteering at the event.

CDA Cares Trinity County is partnering with the Trinity County Office of Education to serve TK through fourth grade students in the county. Families who wish to set up an appointment should contact [email protected] or call 1-888-249-7230 by September 30. Unfortunately, we are not setting appointments for others in the community at this time. 

The clinic will be open to parents or guardians who bring their child. Appointments are required, with details forthcoming through students’ school districts. 

See the impact we've made together

$25.22m

in dental services

30,339

people received care

182,341

procedures performed

26,926

volunteers participating

107

placed in long-term dental care

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About The CDA Foundation

The California Dental Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Tax ID number: 68-0411536