Jake Hinton • May 14, 2025

DAP Health Brings Free Dental Care to Borrego

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Community Turns Out for Mobile Dental Screenings at CRC

OnTuesday, May 14, DAP Health's bright and welcoming Mobile Dental Unit rolled into the parking lot of the Borrego Springs Community Resource Center, located in The Mall on Palm Canyon Drive, offering free dental screenings to residents of all ages. From 1 to 5 p.m., community members were greeted by a team of providers and volunteers, ready to deliver compassionate and accessible care.


The event was a success—offering both direct health services and a chance to learn about the future of healthcare in Borrego Springs. This pop-up clinic is part of DAP Health’s broader commitment to strengthening healthcare access through its integration with Borrego Health.

CRC: A Vital Link for Local Health Access


The Borrego Springs Community Resource Center continues to play a critical role in connecting residents with essential services. By hosting events like this one, CRC ensures that even those in remote areas can receive preventative care close to home. The center regularly partners with healthcare providers and nonprofits to deliver support ranging from food assistance to transportation, and now, mobile health screenings.


How DAP Health Serves Borrego Springs


DAP Health is actively expanding healthcare access in Borrego Springs through a growing network of services, providers, and partnerships. Already two years into its integration with Borrego Health, DAP now supports a full range of primary care, dental, women’s health, pediatrics, and mental health services in our region.


Their local impact includes:


  • Extended clinic hours and weekend availability
  • A unified EPIC electronic health records system with access through the MyChart patient portal
  • Ongoing care teams made up of familiar local providers
  • Continued operation of the Borrego Springs Pharmacy
  • Improved access to specialists and emergency support options


DAP Health continues to show up—through both mobile clinics and expanded in-town services—meeting residents where they are and working alongside local organizations like the Borrego Springs Community Resource Center.





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