Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County
The Safety Net Clinic Coalition of Santa Cruz County (SNCC) is the system of community clinics providing an accessible medical home to more than 1/3 of all county residents. Safety Net Clinics serve our community with a wide range of medical, dental, mental, substance use treatment, optometry, and education services so all Santa Cruz County residents have the opportunity to thrive.
Building Happiness at Dientes Community DentalChris is a young adult who works contracted jobs as a carpenter and does not have health insurance, often leaving him having to choose between buying groceries or going to the dentist. After years of grinding his teeth while sleeping, Chris was desperate to alleviate the pain and sensitivity he felt while eating. After being treated at Dientes, Chris gratefully shared, “I can chew things without having to worry about how hot, cold, or hard the food is – my life is full of light now that I can eat normally again."
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