Community Health Center
Eastside Neighborhood Clinic
915 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-2331 0 miles away
Community Health Center
Eastside Family Dental Clinic
923 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103-2331
Eastside Family Dental Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Santa Barbara, CA, operated by Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics, which runs 2 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 923 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 805-884-1998 |
| Operated by | Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. California decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Planning Your Visit
923 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
The published number is 805-884-1998. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics provided 24,785 dental visits and 6,485 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 22.6 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
Is Medicaid accepted?
A Medicaid billing registration is on file for this clinic, so probably yes — but participation runs plan by plan. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
Can I be seen without insurance?
Yes. Being uninsured is the ordinary case at a clinic like this, not an exception, and it is much of the reason the sliding scale exists. Bring income documentation if you have it and ask what they accept if you do not.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
Other Clinics Operated by Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics operates one other clinic elsewhere in California. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Eastside Neighborhood Clinic — Santa Barbara, at the same address
- USARC — Santa Barbara, about 2.5 miles away
- AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH & SERVICES — Santa Barbara, about 4 miles away
- CLINICAS DEL CAMINO REAL — Ventura, about 31.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Eastside Family Dental Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
USARC
3227 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3383 2.5 miles away
Community Health Center
AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH & SERVICES
4141 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1814 4 miles away
Community Health Center
CLINICAS DEL CAMINO REAL
200 S Wells Rd STE 200, Ventura, CA 93004-1377 31.8 miles away
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