San Bernardino County public health brings mobile dental unit to communities
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Summary
County public health showcased mobile dental and medical units offering fillings, extractions, emergency treatment, cleanings, periodontal care and portable x-ray capabilities; staff encouraged residents to follow social media for locations.
San Bernardino County public health highlighted mobile dental and medical units that travel to communities to provide care where residents may lack clinic access. A public health staff member said the county's mobile unit has "a dentist, 2 registered dental assistants, and we have a driver who also serves as our registration staff." The county also operates a hybrid unit in Needles and an animal care unit.
Staff described services available on the mobile dental unit, including "fillings and extractions, emergency treatments, cleanings as well, periodontal treatments" and a portable x-ray unit. They said the units can provide follow-up appointments with providers when clinically appropriate.
Public health staff reported strong community response where services are brought to towns with limited access to care and encouraged residents to follow county social media for the latest mobile unit schedules and locations.
