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Dental Health Clinic

Florida Department of Health in DeSoto County

Dental Health Clinic 

Welcome to our Dental Services Program

We are happy to have you as a patient! Dental Services are offered at our main location, 34 South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, Florida 34266

Available Appointments 

We try our best to schedule dental appointments as soon as possible. However, we ask that you please remember that we have a large population in need of our services.

Dental Services Offered 

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  • Provides quality dental services to all children and adults. Services include x-rays, exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, fluoride varnishes, root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures, Invisalign braces, and restorative services for implants

  • Provides education including brushing, flossing, safety and what is a dental emergency to adults and children in a variety of settings such as daycares, schools and health fairs

  • Partners with the school district to provide services to children through established school dental clinics at all middle and elementary schools

Treatment Room Protocol 

We ask that parents remain in the waiting room while their child is receiving treatment. We understand your child may be worried about his/her dental appointment. Please trust us to do our best to alleviate their fears.

Documents Required for Appointment

  • Medicaid or insurance card if applicable

  • Identification

  • Proof of Legal guardianship/custody (if you are not the legal parent)

  • If requesting Sliding Fee Scale services, verification of income will be required

Broken Appointments 

Please make every effort to arrive at your appointment on time. If you are unable to keep an appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance so we may offer this appointment to another patient.

Insurance

Now accepting Medicaid, Medicare and Commercial Dental Plans

Payment Options

The payment options that we accept from clients in our office include:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit
  • Credit

About Fluoridation

Recommendations for Using Fluoride to Prevent and Control Dental Caries in the United States

Additional Resources

American Dental Association

Florida Dental Association

CDC Website