Frick United Academy Resumed Free Dental Services
The Oakland school clinic is now offering dental care to students and residents every Monday.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Language Learning
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The wellness clinic at Frick United Academy of Language has officially resumed free dental services after a three-year hiatus. The program, which is open to both students and the broader Oakland community, aims to address significant oral health needs in the area.
Why it matters
The program restart addresses a pressing health concern identified by a district study, which found that half of the students in the district suffered from tooth decay. Providing accessible care is a key strategy for reducing the 33% rate of untreated decay among local youth.
A recent district study revealed that 50% of students have tooth decay, with 33% of those cases left untreated. The clinic, which previously served a patient base that included 20% from outside the school, operates weekly from 8:30 to 4:30.
The players
Frick United Academy of Language
This Oakland-based school hosts the wellness clinic now providing accessible dental care to the surrounding neighborhood.
Alameda County Office of Dental Health
This government body provides the necessary funding for the dental program to operate through local partners.
East Bay Agency for Children
This organization facilitates the dental program as part of its ongoing efforts to support student and community welfare.
The details
Funded by the Alameda County Office of Dental Health through the East Bay Agency for Children, the clinic operates every Monday to offer essential services to the public. Residents and students can access care without the program having been available for the past three years.
Timeline
Three years ago the dental clinic at Frick went dormant.
The clinic provides services on Mondays.
Operating hours are 8:30 to 4:30.
Culture Shift
The return of these services reflects a growing trend of utilizing school-based clinics to address community-wide health disparities identified in the 2026 Oakland Unified district health study. This shift moves medical resources directly into public educational settings to improve local wellness outcomes.
Local residents and students can now access free dental services at the school site on Mondays during standard business hours. This expansion reduces the logistical barriers for families seeking routine oral healthcare within the immediate neighborhood.
The takeaway
Reliable access to dental care is a fundamental component of student well-being that requires consistent clinical support. Residents can take advantage of the Monday operating hours to keep up with routine cleanings and checkups for their children.
Further reading
Learn more about local school-based programs in Language Learning.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KALW.
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