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California Dental Support Center

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California Dental Support Center is funded through an Indian Health Service grant to serve 34 health programs (107 Tribes), which operate 54 dental clinics, in the state of California. 

 Grant Period – September 1, 2006 through August 31, 2010 

 Our Mission

"Reduce dental decay in infants, toddlers, and children. Provide training, technical assistance, and resources to tribal and urban dental clinics operating in California."

Program Goals

  • Clinic based initiatives to prevent caries in infants and toddlers
  • Community based initiatives to enhance prevention among preschool Children   
  • Provide education and training for Dental Professionals in tribal health programs

DSC Resources for Tribal Programs

  • DSC Newsletters (View current and past issues)
  • Oral Health Presentations to tribal Medical/Dental Staff and tribal Head Start staff and Parents
  • Pregnancy and Oral Health Brochure
  • First Birthday Card Project
  • GPRA Dental Sealant Challenge
  • Oral Health Mini Grants
  • Early Childhood Caries Poster
  • 2009 GPRA Sealant Challenge 1 Winners
  • 2009 GPRA Sealant Challenge 2 Winners
  • DSC Advisory Committee


DSC Coordinator
Lalani Ratnayake, BDS
Support Center Coordinator
California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
4400 Auburn Blvd., Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-929-9761
916-929-7246 (Fax)
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Program Manager
Rosario Arreola Pro,
Health Systems Development Director
California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
4400 Auburn Blvd., Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95841
916-929-9761
916-929-7246 (Fax)
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Dental Consultant
Steve Riggio, DDS, Area Dental Officer
Indian Health Service/CAO
650 Capitol Mall; Suite 7-100
Sacramento, CA. 95814
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