. >> reporter: fernandez had to have all her teeth extracted because of complications from didi bates. >> occasion any god, i don't believe it. >> reporter: this is the first time she has seen herself with a full set in almost seven years. >> amazing. amazing. >> reporter: for people like fernandez with no access to dental care, this free clinic organized by the california dental association foundation was her last hope and received everything from basic cleanings to fillings and tooth extractions and even a lab where partial denteddures were made on the spot. >> this is what the dentist use before they give you a shot for a fill. the needle and anaesthetic here, but egg that you would find in a dentist office you will also find here at this clinic. 900 volunteers volunteered their time and services. >> we're treating things that are preventive, but dental care is expensive even for people with insurance. >> they don't cover a lot of costs of surgery and everything is out-of-pocket and if you can't afford it, you can't afford it and you can't find a job in order to afford it. >> repor