Low Cost Dental Care | Serve the People | Santa Ana, CA
Dental • Santa Ana, CA
About
Serve the People is a Santa Ana–based nonprofit community health center offering low-cost and at-cost healthcare services. Located at 1206 E 17th St, Santa Ana, CA, the center provides comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health care, along with a bimonthly food pantry and free legal aid. They focus on patient-centered, accessible, culturally responsive care for individuals and families in need, aiming to improve overall community health. They operate three offices in Santa Ana and work under a private nonprofit structure. For low-cost dental care specifically, STP consolidates dental services with other primary care offerings, potentially reducing out-of-pocket costs through integrated, community-based programs. Contact: (714) 352-2901 / (714) 352-2911.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Santa Ana, CA
Phone
(714) 352-2911
chc@servethepeoplechc.org
Opening Hours
Open during regular business hours
Emergency Care
Dental emergencies such as toothaches, broken teeth, and infections
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Accepts most forms of dental insurance, including Denti-Cal
Sliding fee scale based on family size and income for uninsured patients, Insurance accepted
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
Do you offer affordable dental care?
Yes, on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income for uninsured patients.
What dental services are offered for emergencies?
Emergency dental care for toothaches, broken teeth, and infections to alleviate pain and prevent further complications.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: 3.8/5 (28-29 reviews)
- HelpConnectUsa: 4/5 (43 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff
- Accessible services with language support
- Comfortable and organized environment
- Highly recommended by long-term patients
- Compassionate care for anxious patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times to reach someone by phone
- Reports of rescheduling due to busy schedules
- Isolated claims regarding hygiene and ethical concerns by specific staff members
"I had my dental work performed by Dr. Cardenas and I can absolutely say he is the best dentist! I had a root canal and a crown done and he does very meticulous work. Very gentle and I hardly felt..."
— MapQuest (Review)"Dental!! English y Español. Mauricio, Cardenas is Unethical, disgusting and has absolutely ZERO concern for patient health!!! I *wintnessed* him bouncing from one patient to another, USING THE..."
— MapQuest (Review)"Jenny was so awesome and compassionate with me. She gave me the comfort I needed in the moment. Danielle is also amazing. She’s very understanding and is always so attentive."
— LocalityBiz (Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Health Assistance - City of Santa Ana — Aug 22, 2025
- Fullerton Joint Union High School District - Medical Resources — Aug 4, 2025
- Medi-Cal Dentist in Orange County | FTOC Dental Care — Apr 1, 2026
- Strengthening Medical Outreach Services in Santa Ana - Tzu Chi Medical — Apr 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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