SMMC Services: Dental - San Mateo County Health
Dental • San Mateo, CA • Multiple clinics within San Mateo County (Coastside Clinic, Daly City Clinic, Fair Oaks Health Center, San Mateo Specialty Clinics) locations
About
San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) is the San Mateo County Health facility providing clinical and supportive services to the community, including dental-related health services. It operates as part of the county health department, with a focus on public health programs and community care. The center is based in San Mateo, CA, and is associated with San Mateo County General Hospital. Contact options include local phone numbers and its headquarters at 225 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Coastside Clinic, Daly City Clinic, Fair Oaks Health Center, Specialty Clinics (San Mateo)
Phone
(650) 599-3899, ext. 8255 (for HIV dental program)
info-hcu@smcgov.org
Opening Hours
Emergency dental care for kids and adults, Monday through Friday, at Coastside Clinic 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Daly City Clinic 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Fair Oaks Health Center 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Specialty Clinics (San Mateo) 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Emergency Care
Emergency dental care available at Coastside Clinic, Daly City Clinic, Fair Oaks Health Center, and San Mateo Specialty Clinics (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Monday–Friday)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who is eligible for dental care at SMHC?
Children up to 18, adults, and patients with HIV meeting program criteria.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
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Patients praise
- high satisfaction with provider explanations of treatment plans
- perceived quality of clinical care by some patients
- responsive medical and support staff
- active feedback mechanisms like the Patient and Family Advisory Council
Common complaints
- long wait times and appointment scheduling issues
- administrative challenges including billing mix-ups
- difficulties with call-center responsiveness
- coordination issues between departments
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- San Mateo Medical Center Health Campus Completes Major Renovation & Expansion | County of San Mateo, CA — Dec 12, 2025
- Low-income dental clinic opens in Redwood City | Local News | smdailyjournal.com — Feb 27, 2026
- County Proposes $5.2 Billion Budget Amid State and Federal Uncertainty | County of San Mateo, CA — May 21, 2026
- Redwood City's LifeMoves Navigation Center dental clinic hits 1 year | Local News | smdailyjournal.com — Oct 2, 2025
- New Dental Clinic in Redwood City — Feb 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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