Smile, California Mobile Dental Van Kickoff – April 21 in San Benito County

Smile, California and Medi-Cal dental are inviting you to join us for the kickoff of Smile, California’s 2026 Mobile Dental Van efforts on Tuesday, April 21, in San Benito County. We hope you can join us for the press program from 10:00–11:30 a.m.

Smile, California’s Mobile Dental Vans play a critical role in expanding access to preventive and restorative dental care for Medi-Cal members by bringing services directly into communities across the state. This high impact launch event will serve as the statewide anchor for the 2026 van efforts and will highlight how preventive dental care is accessible, welcoming, and free for Medi-Cal members.

The event will take place in San Benito County at the local First 5 office, a trusted and family friendly community venue. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the mobile dental van in action, hear from community leaders, and speak with families and partners benefiting from the program.

Featured speakers include:
• Luisa Power, Executive Director, First 5 San Benito
• Dana Durham, Branch Chief, Medi Cal Dental Services Division, DHCS
• Mindy Sotelo, Supervisor, San Benito County Local Oral Health Program

Location:
First 5 San Benito
351 Tres Pinos Rd., Ste 100A, Hollister, CA 95023