Oral Health
We often get asked why we work to meet dental needs. Below are some of the reasons we do what we do.
Why Oral Care?

Health and Employment
The fact is that while dental disease is easily treated and prevented, poor dental health has the potential to threaten nutrition, speech, and general health. Visible decay can erode self-confidence, and personal interactions, and have a huge effect on employment options.

High Cost
Point in Time
For three consecutive years, San Antonio’s homeless population cited dental care as their highest need and statewide, only about 14% reported receiving the dental care they needed.

Point in Time
For three consecutive years, San Antonio’s homeless population cited dental care as their highest need and statewide, only about 14% reported receiving the dental care they needed.
Lost Work

Lost Work
Untreated Needs

Untreated Needs
Tooth decay is one of the country’s most chronic health challenges even though
Chronic Costs

Chronic Costs
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Phone
Mailing Address
P.O Box 831750 San Antonio, Texas 78283