Young & Healthy Announce Plans for Free Dental Clinic for Uninsured Children in Greater Pasadena

Children who do not have health insurance in greater Pasadena – including Altadena, South Pasadena, and Sierra Madre – can take advantage of a free dental clinic that Young & Healthy, a Pasadena-based non-profit dedicated to children’s health, will be sponsoring for several days starting on Thursday, Oct. 12.

The free clinic will be held at Washington Stem Magnet School, at 1520 N. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena.

This is an annual event that Young & Healthy sponsors in coordination with the USC Mobile Dental Clinic. Services include diagnostic X-rays, preventative services such as fluoride treatments, scaling, sealing, etc.; restorative such as fillings, pulpotomies and crowns; and surgical procedures, including root planing, root removals and extractions.

Children who qualify can have their teeth examined, cavities filled, and other dental services performed during the week-long free clinic. 

As space is limited, appointments are mandatory in advance of the clinic dates, and no walk-in clients can be assisted. Parents can determine if their child or children qualify for the clinic and can make an appointment by calling Young & Healthy at (626) 795-5166 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

The USC Mobile Dental Clinic does require a fee for visiting the community. Each year, Young & Healthy raises money from private donors, foundations and other sources of support to meet this cost.

Young & Healthy is a Pasadena-based 501©(3) organization that delivers comprehensive direct health, mental health and dental services to low-income greater Pasadena school children who are unable to access high-quality health care services due to the unavailability or inadequacy of insurance. 

The organization maintains a network of 350 physicians, dentists, and mental health care professionals.

For more information, visit https://yhpasadena.org.