Cavity Free SF

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Cavity Free SF

CavityFree SF is a partnership between San Francisco Department of Public Health, University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry and many clinical and community partners. We work to end oral health disparities and promote optimal oral health for all San Francisco children and youth.

Cavity Free SF Workgroups

CavityFree SF developed a set of strategies based on the citywide assessment of children’s oral health. These strategies are:

Improving access to dental care
Integration into other settings
Promotion of oral health
Evaluation of efforts
Coordination of efforts

Oral Health Data

We collect and report data about oral health and access to dental care for pregnant people, infants, and children in San Francisco. Scorecard, trends, disparities, maps, and peer-reviewed research.

Children's Oral Health Data Dashboard

Events

Information and Resource Conference (IRC)

FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and community members.

When: Saturday, March 14 @ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where: John O’Connell Technical High School, 2355 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Find a dentist

Dentists that accept Medi-Cal insurance

Dental Services

We provide high-quality and accessible dental care to all San Franciscans, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. Empowering our community, one smile at a time.

Find a dentist

Click on the links below to find a dentist that accepts Medi-Cal dental insurance.

Three children under 5 years old in white tops brushing their teeth.

Cavity Free SF 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, SFDPH Deputy Director Naveena Bobba joined city-wide leaders to launch the CavityFree SF Children’s Oral Health Strategic Plan for 2026–2030.Learn more about CavityFree SF 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

About

Cavity Free SF Mission:

CavityFree SF aims to eliminate oral health disparities and promote optimal oral health for all San Francisco children and youth by influencing policy, affecting systems level changes, and improving access to prevention and care.