Services: Dental

Contact August 19, 2022

How to prepare for your dental visit

Click here for more information about what to expect when you visit the dentist.

HPSM Dental members: bring both your HPSM ID card and your Medi-Cal BIC card to your dental appointments.

Before the appointment

Prepare a list of questions or concerns for the dentist.
Tell your child about the appointment and what to expect. Play games to familiarize your child with the experience. Have them sit in a chair and pretend to be the dentist by counting and brushing their teeth. Then let your child pretend to be the dentist with a stuffed animal or doll.
Read books or watch videos about going to the dentist with their favorite characters.
Schedule an appointment at a time your child will be the most comfortable, such as after a nap or after a meal.
Be sure to brush their teeth prior to the appointment.

During the appointment

Bring a list of any medications your child is currently taking in order to give a complete medical history.
Have your child bring their favorite stuffed animal or toy for comfort.

San Mateo County Community Resources webpage
- San Mateo County Community Information Handbook- directory of community resources in San Mateo County in English and Spanish, published annually.
- Children’s Fund: Services for families that are clients of the SMC Children and Family Services Program, including dental and orthodontia funds.

Services: Dental

Everyone with Medi-Cal insurance coverage in San Mateo County either receives dental insurance coverage through Health Plan of San Mateo Dental or Kaiser Foundation Health Plan- Medi-Cal Dental Fee-For-Service.