Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic

Snow Orthodontics is heavily involved in the Lancaster and Palmdale communities, and the Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic is just one example. Here is a description of what we are up to to make proper dental care available to the less fortunate:

Since its incorporation in 1986, the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic has served the Antelope Valley by providing free dental care to children ages 5 to 17 from low income families with no dental insurance.

The need for dental services became apparent when local dentists visited many schools in the area. They discovered over 10% of the children examined had never seen a dentist; 20% had not seen a dentist in over a year; and approximately 30% of the children needed extensive dental treatment.

Each year local dentists, coordinated by Gilbert H. Snow, D.D.S., offer and provide screenings for the children of the Antelope Valley. Parents are alerted about their children’s dental problems and then put in contact with the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic. The Clinic is made possible through the volunteer efforts of local dental professionals and generous community support. It is a private, non-profit, tax exempt organization funded by various community groups.

Through screenings and referrals from community organizations and school nurses, the Hi Desert Children’s Dental Clinic is able to arrange treatment for these children. The families apply to qualify under the guidelines set by L.A. County. Family income, size and dental insurance available determines whether they qualify for treatment. Once a child’s application is approved, the Clinic Coordinator arranges for the child to be seen by a dentist in a private dental office. There is no charge for the visit or the treatment provided.


Our only funding for this program comes from an annual event here in Antelope Valley, entitled "Thunder on the Lot". This event is held annually, and all proceeds go to children's charities like the Hi Desert Children's Dental Clinic.