Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health
The children of San Bernardino served by the Dental Center are from families of every ethnic, religious and racial background who do not qualify for welfare or MediCal, but who cannot afford to pay a dentist or buy new clothes. They are identified by San Bernardino City Schools personnel.
Established in 1949, the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Health Center provides complete professional dental services to select children in San Bernardino.
Services include:
- General dentistry provided by a full time dentist and dental assistant
- Dental screenings in San Bernardino elementary schools
- Oral hygiene instruction for all dental patients
- Special dental procedures, including minor oral surgery and prosthetics
- Orthodontia
The Dental Health Center serves approximately 1,500 patients a year at the Center and screens over 3,000 students in the schools.
Administration of the Dental Health Center is provided by a board of directors comprised of members of Assistance League, community dentists, San Bernardino city schools representatives, a PTA representative and an attorney from the community.
Contact the Children's Dental Health Center at (909) 885-2045.
Georgetta Hannah
"When a child hurts as bad as I did... To have a group of ladies who didn't even know me, give help. It meant the world! today, as an adult, I'd like to give back just a little of what I was given."
Georgetta Hannah -- Former patient of the Dr. Earl R. Crane Children's Dental Center and current chapter member
