The Dental Van is coming back to South Lake Tahoe. The van should be pulling into town (weather permitting) this weekend and be at the Al Tahoe school site at least through June 1.

The Dental Van serves:

* Children ages newborn-14 years on Medi-Cal (and their siblings up to age 17)

* Pregnant women with Medi-Cal insurance.

Services include:

Dental exams

Preventive care

Simple dental treatment.

A dentist and two dental assistants operate the clinic.

The Children’s Dental Van is a collaborative effort between First 5 El Dorado Children and Families Commission, Shingle Springs Tribal Health Program, El Dorado County Office of Education, the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Division.

For more information, call 800.388.8690.