Cecilia Mitchell, DDS

Director of Dentistry

Dr. Cecilia Mitchell is the Director of Dentistry at Gracelight Community Health, bringing more than three decades of experience in community health dentistry and clinical leadership. She began her career in East Los Angeles, where she directed large dental programs serving schools, housing developments, and underserved neighborhoods, and later established dental services at AltaMed Health Services.

Since joining Gracelight (formerly QueensCare Health Centers) in 2007, Dr. Mitchell has focused on providing compassionate, patient-centered care while mentoring dental teams and strengthening continuity of care for families. She is especially committed to improving oral health through education, prevention, and early intervention, with a focus on caries, periodontal disease, and conditions linked to chronic illness such as diabetes.

Dr. Mitchell earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Pomona College. Passionate about serving underserved communities, she continues to view dentistry as a way to build trust, improve health outcomes, and make a lasting impact on patients’ lives.