Currently 3,000 children are being served. Formed in 1992, the San Mateo County Dental Coalition works with the San Mateo County Dental Society to find dentists who will provide free treatment for low-income children. Coalition members also serve as the Advisory Board for Brighter Bites. The Coalition has been instrumental in expanding hours in the Health Services' dental clinics securing funds for specialty pediatric treatment adding a Friday afternoon clinic at the 39th Avenue Health Clinics , staffed by Dental Society members who volunteer their time increasing the number of dentists providing pro bono services in their offices Prevention of dental disease is a community effort. The Brighter Bites Program is currently recruiting new members for the Dental Coalition.
Members serve on a volunteer basis.
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