Free and Low-Cost Dental Clinic in Los Angeles
Dentistry • Los Angeles, CA
Clinic Type
Dentistry
Address
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Phone
Los Angeles: 323-541-1411
info@sjch.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency dental care available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Eligible for insurance programs; uninsured services on sliding scale cash basis
Sliding fee scale, Cash basis (for uninsured), Cash, Insurance
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Who can receive services?
Anyone is eligible to receive services, no matter their ability to pay.
Do you offer emergency dental care?
Yes, there is emergency dental care.
Is tele-dentistry available?
Yes, tele-dentistry is offered.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- sudentistalatino.org (Clinica Monsenor A. Romero): 3.1/5 stars (11 reviews)
- Yelp (Center for Family Health & Education - Dental): 4.1/5 stars (162 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality, affordable, or free care options for low-income populations
- Staff noted as caring, patient, and approachable by many patients
- Efficient and smooth experience for some dental appointments
- Supportive atmosphere that makes patients feel at ease
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and while at the clinic
- Unorganized reception staff and difficulties reaching the clinic by phone
- Reports of rude or unhelpful staff behavior
- Perceived lack of clear communication regarding clinic policies
"The ladies at the front desk... do absolutely nothing! All they do is talk about food while they sip on their Starbucks drinks, meanwhile everyone's just waiting to be seen and it takes forever!"
— Clinica Monsenor A. Romero Patient Review"The dental staff takes their time, they’re careful, and they always listen to what I have to say. I feel comfortable speaking with them."
— Gracelight Community Health Patient Testimonial"Staff have gone extremely downhill in the past years; reception in particular. They are generally rude and Not solution oriented at all."
— Los Angeles Christian Health Centers Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Care on wheels: Inside USC’s Mobile Dental Clinic - Daily Trojan — Apr 28, 2026
- USC Dental Clinic Restores Smiles And Confidence For Skid Row’s Homeless Residents - Toothcaretips.com — Sep 19, 2025
- CARE Fair at Terasaki Budokan - Rafu Shimpo — Jul 24, 2025
- Tzu Chi Wilmington Health Center Delivers Hope and Wellness — Apr 29, 2026
- Los Angeles-area dentists give free dental care to local veterans | KTLA — Aug 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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